{"title":"Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=N4XLW14]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"N4XLW14\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom earthy to sweet, the flavors of the beet are sure to please! This cool-weather root crop is easy to grow and versatile, proving delicious and nutritious from its rich greens right down to its round or oblong root. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boro-hybrid-organic-beet-seeds-05834-pk-p1","title":"Boro Hybrid Organic Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to offer Beet Boro Hybrid as certified organic seed. This fine variety is a very heavy producer, offering masses of spring \u003cb\u003eor\u003c\/b\u003e fall crops. Resistant to bolting and quite adept at storing over the long haul, it's the beet of choice for busy gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese beets are best picked at their tender, succulent 3-inch diameter size, but if you have to delay the harvest or choose larger fruit, they have been known to reach up to 5 inches in diameter without woodiness or loss of freshness. This versatility is great when you're busy at harvest time and just don't have the time to can or pickle all your crops at once.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBoro is very uniform in size, with extremely dark red color and not a trace of zoning. It is a favorite for pickling, but it also works well as a fresh vegetable. You will love this nutritious, easy-to-grow root, as well as the flavorful tops, which make good eating all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets are a cool-weather crop, direct sown in fall or as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Before planting, make sure that the soil is as loose, rich, and well-drained as possible, so that the root can grow without stress.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePkt is 100 seeds, which sows 5 feet of row.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354478841915,"sku":"05834-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05834-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891720"},{"product_id":"avalanche-white-f1-beet-seeds-52498-pk-p1","title":"Avalanche White F1 Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2015\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn award-winning F1 hybrid, Avalanche White Beet, commonly called beetroot, is grown as a root vegetable. The round, 3-inch snow white roots weigh about 9 ounces. They have a mild, sweet flavor with none of the bitterness or \"earthy\" taste of red beets. White beets are excellent for eating raw in salads or for boiling, roasting, canning, or pickling. And they do not bleed when cooked. A dual-purpose crop, beets have delicious leafy greens, which are even more nutritious than the roots and are especially tasty sautéed. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, is a member of the amaranth (Amaranthaceae) family. Avalanche White F1 Beet grows quickly, forming an attractive basal rosette of clean, healthy foliage. The plants are suitable for containers. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWell-adapted to most climates, beets grow best in sunny locations with fertile, organically rich, light to sandy, moist, well-draining soil, but they tolerate light shade and salty soils. Avalanche White F1 Beet has very good tolerance to Cercospora leaf spot (CLS [\u003ci\u003eCercospora beticola\u003c\/i\u003e]). \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season, semi-hardy vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, beet seed can be direct sown into the garden as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, before the last frost date. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow and can withstand temperatures in the 28° to 32°F range. Beets not only tolerate light frost but also become even sweeter. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest. Fall crops should be sown from midsummer through early fall, starting about 4 to 6 weeks before the first fall frost. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours before planting. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354538414139,"sku":"52498-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52498-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891807"},{"product_id":"rainbow-mix-beet-seeds-52487","title":"Rainbow Mix Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 to 55 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt's a beet lover's dream come true! Five superb globe varieties, all as distinctive in flavor as they are in color, can be yours for the price of a single packet of seed! Grow these superb beets as gourmet babies or as full-sized roots bursting with flavor. And don't forget those nutritious beet greens, which reach their peak at about 5 to 6 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets are a cool-weather crop, suitable for spring, fall, and even winter in very mild climates. They tolerate a bit of frost without damage. Direct-sow the seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer to early fall. If your spring and fall weather tends to be mild, try making succession sowings every 3 to 4 weeks for an even longer season of fresh harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBush beans, lettuce, and onions are good companions to beets in the vegetable garden, as are all the Brassica family, from broccoli and cabbage to kohlrabi and cauliflower. And if you do not care for the flavor of beet greens, be sure to chop them and plow them back into the soil, where they add valuable nutrients that will enhance next year's crops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1 inch apart and about one-quarter-inch deep in rows about 1 to 2 feet apart. After the seedlings emerge, thin them to about 3 inches apart, using the tender thinnings in cuisine or adding them to the compost heap. Beets love rich, well-worked soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection includes the following varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubeto Hybrid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - The only hybrid in this collection, Subeto is a Pablo-type red beet with purple stems above a deep violet root. Vigorous and large-crowned, it looks as good as it tastes. High yields.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoldor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - A golden beet with coppery-orange skin concealing its bright yellow-gold flesh. The color stays even after cooking, and so does the sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eChioggia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - An Italian heirloom with bright pinkish-fuchsia skin and concentric rings of white and magenta within. The flavor is super-sweet, but there is a satisfying spicy afterbite as well.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbina Vereduna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - This pure white beauty has the same flavor profile as its red cousins, but no red juice to stain other food on the plate.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eBull's Blood Scarletta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e - The violet leaves and purplish-red skin on this heirloom are striking enough, not to mention the concentric rings of flesh in two bold shades of pink. Talk about plate appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 200 seeds","offer_id":42354548801595,"sku":"52487-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 1000 seeds","offer_id":42354548834363,"sku":"52487-PK-1000","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52487_1.jpg?v=1753891881"},{"product_id":"rainbow-mix-beet-seed-tape-52135","title":"Sow Effortless Collection™ Rainbow Mix Beet Seed Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 to 55 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHave you discovered our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/sow-effortless-collection\"\u003eSow Effortless Collection™ seed tapes\u003c\/a\u003e yet? We're loving them here at Park—they are just so easy for sowing straight rows and making pretty designs in the garden. Simply lay the tape (pre-sown with seeds) down on top of the soil where you want the plants to grow, cutting it to fit the space and arranging it in any pattern you like. Then rake or sprinkle about a half inch of soil on top of the tapes and water them in well. That's it—in a few weeks you'll see evenly-spaced, healthy green shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith Sow Effortless Rainbow Mix Beet Seed Tape, you will have a beet garden that looks like it was designed and grown by a professional—in less time then it would take you to make all the holes in the soil, let alone drop the seeds in, cover them up, and then thin the seedlings a few weeks later. And the fun of this mix is that its 5 varieties all look distinctive enough that you can practically identify them by their baby greens, even before they grow their big, delicious roots.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRainbow Mix is a beet lover's dream come true. Grow these 5 superb varieties as gourmet babies or as full-sized beets bursting with flavor. And don't forget those nutritious beet greens, which reach their peak at about 5 to 6 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets are a cool-weather crop, suitable for spring, fall, and even winter in very mild climates. They tolerate a bit of frost without damage. Lay the tapes down as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer to early fall. If your spring and fall weather tends to be mild, try making succession sowings every 3 to 4 weeks for an even longer season of fresh harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBush beans, lettuce, and onions are good companions to beets in the vegetable garden, as are all the Brassica family, from broccoli and cabbage to kohlrabi and cauliflower. And if you do not care for the flavor of beet greens, be sure to chop them and plow them back into the soil, where they add valuable nutrients that will enhance next year's crops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets love rich, well-worked soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Effortless Collection™ Rainbow Mix Beet Seed Tape Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 feet of seed tape containing a mixture of the following:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubeto Hybrid:\u003c\/b\u003e the only hybrid in this collection, Subeto is a Pablo-type red beet with purple stems above a deep violet root. Vigorous and large-crowned, it looks as good as it tastes. High yields.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoldor:\u003c\/b\u003e a golden beet with coppery-orange skin concealing its bright yellow-gold flesh. The color stays even after cooking, and so does the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChioggia:\u003c\/b\u003e an Italian heirloom with bright pinkish-fuchsia skin and concentric rings of white and magenta within. The flavor is super-sweet, but there is a satisfying spicy afterbite as well.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbina Vereduna:\u003c\/b\u003e this pure white beauty has the same flavor profile as its red cousins, but no red juice to stain other food on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBull's Blood Scarletta:\u003c\/b\u003e the violet leaves and purplish-red skin on this heirloom are striking enough, not to mention the concentric rings of flesh in two bold shades of pink. Talk about plate appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/sow-effortless-collection\"\u003eSow Effortless seed tape\u003c\/a\u003e is the only tool you need to efficiently and precisely plant your beet seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354583339067,"sku":"52135","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52135_1.jpg?v=1753891804"},{"product_id":"robin-hybrid-beet-seeds-52491-pk-p1","title":"Robin Hybrid Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 60 for roots; 30 for baby greens\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe best baby beet you will ever grow! Deep red globes, smooth and heavy, develop below short, upright green tops. Just 2 to 2½ inches in diameter, they hold well and offer rich flavor. Harvest baby leaves at just 30 days for soups and salad.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut the star is the root itself. Baby beets are ready in just 2 months, succulent and toothsome. Round, heavy, red to the center, they are packed with sugars, suitable for eating fresh or canning and full size just 2 weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets are a cool-weather crop, suitable for spring, fall, and even winter in very mild climates. They tolerate a bit of frost without damage. They are vigorous plants that stand up to disease and bolting. Direct-sow the seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer to early fall. Bush beans, lettuce, and onions are good companions in the vegetable garden, as are all the Brassica family, from broccoli and cabbage to kohlrabi and cauliflower. And if you do not care for the flavor of beet greens, be sure to chop them and plow them back into the soil, where they add valuable nutrients that will enhance next year's crops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow the seeds about 4 inches apart. Then \"thin\" the young plants by gently pulling every other one. Beets love full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePkt of 200 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354588155963,"sku":"52491-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52491-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891807"},{"product_id":"red-ace-hybrid-beet-seeds-05576","title":"Red Ace Hybrid Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 53\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eMaturing a week sooner than others, Red Ace pushes its shoulders up through the soil, ready to harvest! This is THE name in beets, and it's easy to see why. Not only are the vigorous plants early to produce, but they are very widely adaptable, giving you big yields even in climates that other varieties find stressful.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd such beets these are! The globes are smooth and rounded, with a deep scarlet cast and clearly-marked concentric rings. The flavor is smooth, tender, and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRed Ace is a reliable and versatile performer. Try this classic and experience the finest in home-garden beets.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeet is a cool-weather crop, direct-sown in fall or as soon as soil can be worked in spring. 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They do not bleed when cooked. A dual-purpose crop, this variety is often grown mainly for the delicious leafy greens, which are even more nutritious than the roots and are especially tasty sautéed. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, is a member of the amaranth (Amaranthaceae) family. Detroit Golden Heirloom Beet grows quickly, forming a basal rosette. Open pollinated, it produces seed that will grow true to type, ideal for seed saving. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWell-adapted to most climates, it prefers full sun and fertile, organically rich, light to sandy, moist, well-drained soil, but it tolerates light shade and salty soils. The plant can be grown in containers. 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Solid burgundy, round and smooth, they have an excellent texture to match their rich, full-bodied flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEven the tops are delicious on this beet. Crimson stems, about 15 to 17 inches high at maturity, support bright green leaves that keep their color even when cooked. Pick them one by one as the roots grow, or harvest all at once with the beets.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut the star is the root itself. Baby beets are ready in just 2 months, succulent and toothsome. Give the roots another 2 weeks or so of growing time, and they are round, heavy, red to the center. and packed with sugars, suitable for eating fresh or canning. Merlin is versatile and always top quality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart of Merlin's exceptional performance comes from the disease resistance package offered by its plants. Leafspot and downy mildew are no issue for this beet, and the plant stands up well to bolting in early summer heat. You get bigger yields because nearly every seed is successful with Merlin.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeets are a cool-weather crop, suitable for spring, fall, and even winter in very mild climates. They tolerate a bit of frost without damage. Direct-sow the seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer to early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eBush beans, lettuce, and onions are good companions in the vegetable garden, as are all the Brassica family, from broccoli and cabbage to kohlrabi and cauliflower. And if you do not care for the flavor of beet greens, be sure to chop them and plow them back into the soil, where they add valuable nutrients that will enhance next year's crops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you want to grow both baby beets and mature roots from the same planting, sow the seeds about 4 inches apart. Then \"thin\" the young plants by gently pulling every other one about 60 days from planting. 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A multi-purpose crop, this variety is known and mainly grown for its leafy greens. Bull's Blood Heirloom Beet can be grown throughout the season, but it is also an excellent choice for sprouts or microgreens. The beautiful deep burgundy leaves are highly ornamental and even more nutritious than the roots. Best eaten small, the pink beetroots are tender and have a deliciously sweet flavor. The leaves are a colorful addition to salad mixes, and the beetroots add a nutritional boost to smoothies and juices. Beetroots are an excellent source of fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Beet greens are low in calories and have all the benefits of the roots with even more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are one of the finest sources of the flavonoids B-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin; an excellent source of vitamin K; and a rich source of magnesium, copper, calcium, and iron. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, Bull's Blood Beet is a member of the amaranth (Amaranthaceae) family. Bull's Blood Heirloom Beet grows quickly, forming a basal rosette. Open pollinated, the plant produces seed that grows true to variety, ideal for seed saving.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWell-adapted to most climates, Bull's Blood Heirloom Beet grows best in sunny locations with fertile, organically rich, moist, light to sandy, well-draining soil, but it tolerates light shade and salty soils. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest, in the garden or in containers. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season, semi-hardy vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, beet seeds can be direct sown into the garden as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, before the last frost date. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow and can withstand temperatures in the 28° to 32°F range. It not only tolerates light frost but also becomes even sweeter. 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It is ideal for gardeners with limited space or raised beds due to its elongated shape. The rich, deep-red flesh is tender and sweet with minimal zoning, and the glossy, dark green tops are equally edible and nutritious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften called Formanova or Butter Slicer, this variety has been grown for centuries and is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region. It is highly valued in the kitchen for its uniform size and smooth skin, which peels easily after cooking. The roots are excellent roasted, pickled, steamed, or grated raw in salads, while the tender greens can be sautéed or added to soups. Cylindra Beet stands out for its elongated shape, which allows for tighter spacing in the garden and easier slicing for canning or cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeet Cylindra thrives in full sun and loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. 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