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Beet Seeds, Albino
Description
(Beta vulgaris). The sweetest of all table beets, the snow-white roots are like candy! This smooth, round heirloom beet from Holland is completely unlike the traditional earthy beet. We love the raw roots sliced thin for snacking or salads, but they are also great for cooking. Harvest the nutritious tops for an exemplary beet green. The roots can also be used for making sugar.
- 55 days to maturity
- Full sun
- Sprouts in 14-21 days
- Seed Depth: 1/2"
- Plant Spacing: thin to 4-6"Â
- Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
- Frost Hardy: Yes
Growing Tips
Albino beets thrive in cooler weather and are best planted in early spring or late summer. They require well-drained, loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. For optimal growth, these beets should be planted in a location with full sun exposure, although they can tolerate partial shade. Consistent moisture is crucial to prevent the roots from becoming woody, and mulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
When to Grow
Albino beet seeds should be sown 3-4 weeks before the last expected frost in spring or 8-10 weeks before the first frost in fall. Beets prefer soil temperatures between 50 F and 85 F for germination, but they can tolerate slightly higher temperatures as the plants mature. Check local frost dates to plan your planting schedule accordingly​.
How to Sow and Plant
Direct sow Albino beet seeds 1/2 inch deep and space them 1-2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. If starting indoors, sow seeds in peat pots and thin seedlings to one plant per pot once true leaves appear. When seedlings reach 2-3 inches in height, thin them to 4-6 inches apart to avoid crowding. Mulching and regular watering will support healthy growth.
How to Grow
Maintain consistent watering, ensuring about 1 inch of water per week, and avoid letting the soil dry out completely. A balanced fertilizer can be applied, but avoid high nitrogen levels, which promote leafy growth at the expense of root development. Protect the plants from pests like leaf miners and slugs by using row covers and hand-picking pests.
How to Save
- Beets are biennial, which means they don’t flower until the second year of growth.
- In the first year, when frost approaches, either try to overwinter them in the ground with floating row cover (a bit risky if you live in the north) or dig up the choicest plant before a freeze and store it indoors in a cool, dry, dark location until spring.
- Replant after the last spring frost and allow to flower.
- Beets are wind-pollinated and will easily cross with other beet varieties that are flowering, as well as with Swiss chards (which fortunately very rarely flower without assistance).
- Properly stored seeds should remain viable for 5 years.
FAQ
Can Albino beets grow in containers?
Yes, Albino beets can be grown in containers, provided they are deep enough. Space the plants about 4 inches apart.
What causes beet roots to become woody?
Woody beets are often the result of inconsistent watering or harvesting the roots too late.
Do Albino beets taste different from red beets?
Yes, Albino beets have a sweeter, milder flavor without the earthy taste commonly associated with red beets​.
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