Organic Beet, Golden Detroit 300+ Seeds-heirloom, Excellent Choice for Pickling ! Organic Beet, Golden Detroit,300 Seeds Beet - Golden - Beta vulgaris (Crassa group) Biennial Heirloom. Golden's orange roots don't bleed when cooked, but Organic Beet, Golden Detroit . Its oval-shaped roots grow fast, yet retain sweet flavor even when quite large. Golden beets are tender and mild; an excellent choice for pickling. Soil & Water: Beets are easily grown; they prefer deep, loose soil and even, moderate water. Mulch once established to protect the roots from heat. Planting & Growing: Soak seeds for at least 12 hours before planting to promote germination. Space 2" for greens, 3" for summer harvest beets, and 4" for storage growing beets. Tolerates light shade. Harvesting & Storage: For best flavor, harvest roots while they are 1"-3". To minimize moisture loss in the roots, twist off the greens. Roots store well in humid, cool conditions. Greens should be eaten within 1 or 2 days of picking. Did You Know? Borscht is an Eastern European soup made from beets that has been an important winter staple in countries like Russia and Poland since the 14th century. Soil Temperature: 50-85F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 5-10 Days Height At Maturity: 2"-4" Days To Maturity: 55-60 Days Sun/Shade: Partial Sun Spacing After Thinning: 2"-4" Approx Seeds per oz: 3,117 seeds Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.