Rainbow Blend
Beet · Globe
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
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Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Beta
About
A tasty and attractive mix of five beetroot varieties: Subeto (purple), Boldor (yellow), Chioggia (red and white interior), Albina Verduña (white), and Bull's Blood Scarletta (deep red). Enjoy raw, cooked, or pickled.
Characteristics
Color
RainbowRedWhiteYellow
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Keep Moist
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Germination
6–12 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
60 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.5 in
Seed Spacing
4 in
Row Spacing
18 in
Thin To
4 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
20–85 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start outdoors in loose, well-drained soil in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or up to six weeks before first fall frost. Beets prefer a cool climate and can tolerate mild frost. Keep soil moist for best growth, easy harvest, and sweetest flavor.
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