Beet

Heirloom / Open Pollinated

12-23 days. This blend has multi-colored variegated stems and leaves with an earthy, almost sweet flavor. Rainbow Blend Beet microgreens are easy to grow from seed in soil. Hydroponic mediums aren't suitable for beet seeds.

Microgreen

Mild narrow green leaves and magenta stems

Heirloom; Organic; Container; Vegetable; Annual

(33 days for greens and 60 days for beets) Organic Early Wonder came into being sometime around 1911. This is truly one of the best beet varieties for greens. Whereas the other great variety for Organic greens has magenta leaves these are emerald green. Early wonder tops are fast growing, sweet, flavorful and grow upwards of 18 inches.

Deep purple leaf for salad mix; Baby beet

Striking, dark red-purple leaves provide incredible contrast in salad mixes. Eliot Coleman’s choice for a red leaf in winter greens mixes. Roots are also tasty and tender when harvested early as baby beets. Tolerant of heat and cold. Color intensifies as plants mature. Early WonderTallTop BeetGreens Greens, Specialty

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors.

Stores well; Baby or full size; 2-6” roots

Resistance: IR: Cercospora Leaf Spot

One of the sweetest beets we’ve tasted. Superb flavor and tender flesh support a wide range of uses. Juicy roots can be harvested baby and beyond 3” with good quality up to 6”. Tops regenerate quickly for clean, healthy leaves all season. Deep red color with minimal zoning. From Bejo Seeds. Precision sized. Available as raw or pelleted seed. Raw seed has limited availability in 2024

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

Crosby's Egyptian is an early heirloom beet with flattened, dark red roots and edible tops. Sow it directly in cool soil, keep the seedbed evenly moist, and thin crowded seedlings. Harvest smaller roots for the most tender texture.

High Brix; 2-3” roots

Resistance: IR: Cercospora Leaf Spot

Gorgeous, smooth skinned round roots with dark red, exceptionally sweet flesh and strong tops for efficient bunching. Roots are highly uniform with neatly arranged, short taproots. Tall tops of 15-17" with upright growth habit make this an excellent candidate for commercial bunching. Interior color tolerates zoning during adverse weather. From our partners at Sakata Seeds. Precision sized

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Container; Vegetable; Annual

50 days. The Red Ace beet is a variety that is highly adaptable and that can grow in cooler temperatures. The Red Ace matures a week before many other beets, and produces small, tender globes. The beet is mild and sweet in flavor. This variety is more resistant to drought and can prosper in colder conditions that others struggle in. Ready to harvest a week earlier than others. Sweet, juicy, uniform sizes are drought tolerant. More red pigment than other varieties. Ideal for slicing, pickling or freezing. Tops make delicious, tender greens. Yields heavily in climates that other varieties find stressful.

Early and uniform; Strong tops; 3” roots

A very early, round dark red beet for commercial production. Vigorous plants mature early and size up well even if spaced closer together. Strong tops are suitable for mechanical harvest. Smooth roots are full and uniform, making them very easy to process. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Precision sized.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual

White Albino Beet Seeds. Beta vulgaris. 50 days to maturity. Heirloom, Annual. A completely white beet, Albino has sweet roots and a good beet flavor. Approximately 1,250 seeds/ounce

Heirloom; AAS Winner; Container; Vegetable; Annual

52 days to maturity. Ruby Queen is a popular beet producing uniform, smooth, round, deep-red roots with short tops and tender green leaves edged in maroon. The roots are mild and sweet, with a fine-grained, ringless flesh that holds its color well, making them excellent for canning, pickling, and fresh use. A dependable, adaptable variety that performs across a range of climates and grows best in full sun.

Great for processing; Specialty appeal; 1-2” wide and 5-6” long roots

Large, cylindrical roots that slice into uniform pieces ideal for cooking or canning. Roots are long and extend well above the soil for easy harvest. Great market appeal from unusual shape. Productive storage variety with deep red flesh and healthy, harvest-ready tops. From our partners at Sativa Organic Seeds.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Easy to process; Delicious raw or cooked; 1.5” wide and 4” long roots

A flame-colored beet with a vibrant orange-red interior streaked with golden and red starburst striations on an oblong root. Bred at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Irwin Goldman to be low in geosmin, the compound responsible for beets' earthy taste, it is exceptionally mild, sweet, and good enough to eat raw.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Quality tops; Uniform 3” roots

Top-notch heirloom variety, well known for high-quality roots. Tops are strong. A standard type for the home garden or direct market sales. Uniform, 3” round roots store well and are excellent for eating fresh or canning. First developed by a Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada and further selected for improvements by D.M. Ferry & Co., who officially released it in 1892 as Detroit Dark Red.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Improved germination; Uniform shape; 3” roots

An improved golden beet with mild, sweet flavor and vibrant color that holds well in cooking. Bred by Alf Christianson Seed Company, it offers better germination and uniformity than standard golden types, with less internal zoning. Attractive solid green tops quickly shade out weeds. Germinates best in warm soil.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Mild flavor; Tender flesh; 3” roots

Sweet, white roots with delicate flavor and less earthiness than red beets. Roots have a very slight pink tinge on the skin, but do not contain the highly staining red pigment of typical beets. Flesh is tender and the leaves are wavy, robust and delicious. Tops have excellent field resistance to cercospora. Roots can be eaten raw, pickled, cooked or frozen. Mix with other beet colors for specialty appeal.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Container; Vegetable; Annual

55 Days. Beta vulgaris. Annual. Heirloom. Open-pollinated. Same classic flavor, non-GMO Detroit White beet seeds grow a clean, stainless alternative to traditional messy old-world garden beets. Widely known as 'sugar beets' for their exclusive sugar content, heirloom Detroit White beet garden seeds are popularly grown for its improved sweetness, which can be a diverse culinary treat pressed, cooked, and cooled into simple syrups or pickled for a prolonged sweet crunch throughout the long growing season. Paper packet seeds to bulk sizes available. ~1,250 seeds/oz.

Great for processing; Specialty appeal; 1-2” wide and 5-6” long roots

Unique 6” long cylindrical beet with fine texture and sweet flavor. A favorite with chefs due to uniform slices and ease of peeling. Popular at markets thanks to its unusual shape. Great for pickling. Limited availability in 2024

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Heirloom; Organic; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

(58 days) aka Golden Detroit Golden beet made its debut in 1970. If you are annoyed with those pesky red beets "bleeding" all over your counters, then this is the beet for you. Want to wow your dinner guests? Slice them straight out of the garden when they are almost golden-orange and toss them in a salad like we do.

Container; Vegetable; Annual

50-60 days. Beta vulgaris. Gourmet Blend Beet Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and containers. A colorful five-variety mix—Bull's Blood, Detroit Dark Red, Golden Detroit, Chioggia, and White Albino—producing red, gold, striped, and white roots with tender, nutritious greens for salads, roasting, and pickling. ~1,250 seeds/oz.

Heirloom; Organic; AAS Winner; Vegetable; Annual

50-55 Days to maturity. Beta vulgaris. Organic Ruby Queen Beet Seeds. Non-GMO, cool weather annual, organic, heirloom, open-pollinated, AAS winner 1957. This delicious multi-use beet can be used for the greens as well as the bulbs when fully grown. These organic, sweet-tasting beets are easy to grow and are the perfect choice for the home gardener. Ruby Queen is ideal for northern gardens because it can withstand near-freezing temperatures for early or late planting. ~1,200 seeds/oz.

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

The Boltardy Beet is a Detroit-type beet originating from Holland which has a beautiful deep-red, ringless flesh and very smooth skin - Boltardy Beets are extremely hardy - Canwithstand cool weather sowing in early spring - Highly resistant to bolting Day to Maturity | 60 days Beet Seeds | Beets are hardy and may be sown as soon as the ground can be worked. Sow seed 1/2 inch deep in rows 12-18 inches apart. Shop all Beet Seeds 📚 Beets Grow Guide

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

Burpee's Golden is a beet with orange skin, golden flesh, and edible green tops. Direct-sow in cool weather and thin seedlings so the roots have room to size up. The roots keep their color when cooked and do not stain like red beets.

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

[Beta vulgaris] A rare heirloom beet variety introduced to the United States in the 1840's from Italy. The Chioggia beet produces excellent yields of some of the sweetest pink skinned beets - Chioggia beets have red & white rings - Perfect for juicing, boiling, pickling, baking, and/or freezing. Leaves can also be used as greens - Grows well in containers and compact locations - Easy to grow - Likes cool weather Days to Maturity | 60 days Beet Seeds | Beets are hardy and may be sown as soon as the ground can be worked. Sow seed 1/2 inch deep in rows 12-18 inches apart. Shop all Beet Seeds 📚 Beets Grow Guide

Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vulgaris (60 days) Egyptian type beets were created in the 1860s by the Germans. The Crosby strain was selected by Josiah Crosby of Arlington, Massachusetts and introduced by The James Gregory seed company around 1885.

Heirloom; Organic; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vulgaris. (60 days) Egyptian type beets were created in the 1860s by the Germans. The Crosby strain was selected by Josiah Crosby of Arlington, Massachusetts and introduced by The James Gregory seed company around 1885.

Heirloom; Organic; Container; Vegetable; Annual

60 days. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Certified Organic. This mix of Detroit Red and Golden Beet seeds will make for a colorful and tasty harvest with all the warm shades of summer. This is a packaged mix of seeds for both red and golden Detroit Beet gardening seeds. This mix can work perfectly for a colorful vegetable harvest. The Beets are great for cooking or pickling, and the greens can work well as part of a salad.

Early greens; Excellent baby beet; 2-3” roots

A sure crop for early spring greens and roots. Quick-growing tops perfect for early beet greens; roots size up quickly for bunched baby beets. Also a good full size beet with vibrant tops. Similar quality to Detroit Dark Red for early season crops. See baby leaf photo on p. 39.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vulgaris (60 days) Green Top Bunching beets have flattened globe shaped roots. Beet roots are red and tasty. Perfect for cooking or pickling. Approx. 1,500 seeds/ounce.

Heirloom; Organic; Container; Vegetable; Annual

(60 days) Green Top Bunching beets have flattened, globe-shaped roots. Beet roots are red and tasty. Perfect for cooking or pickling.

Uniform; Bolt tolerant; 3” roots

Unique and beautiful, candy-striped beet. Alternating rings of dark red and white make this a popular choice for specialty markets. This strain of the popular Italian heirloom was improved by Alf Christianson Seed Company for better uniformity and bolt tolerance. Precision sized.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Stores well; Suitable for mechanical harvest; 3” roots

Resistance: IR: Cercospora Leaf Spot

Tried-and-true variety with great uniformity and healthy tops. Red Ace F1 excels for both fresh market and industry growers due to its wide adaptability and high yield potential of uniformly sized and shaped beets. Good disease tolerance and fast regrowth result in upright, glossy, bright green tops. From our partners at Sakata Seeds. Precision sized.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Tall tops; Excellent for processing; 3-4” roots

Resistance: IR: Rhizoctonia

Unparalleled aesthetics and taste with impressive resistances make Shiraz a reliable choice. A strong parent line of three different heirlooms gives Shiraz genes that can’t be beat: tall, succulent tops for high-quality greens and easy bunching. Rhizoctonia resistance and exceptionally smooth, round roots. Bred by Steve Peters in collaboration with crop scientists from Organic Seed Alliance.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual

55-65 Days to maturity. Beta vulgaris. MacGregor’s Favorite Bunching Beet Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom bunching beet. MacGregor’s Favorite Bunching Beet is a variety from Scotland about 150 years ago or more. The dark red to magenta purple leaves are strikingly beautiful and can be grown as ornamental or edible plants. Perfect for edible landscaping and home gardens. This variety can be grown in the ground or large containers that account for the expected root growth. The leaves are delicious to eat, but they also produce a long, conical root. MacGregor’s Favorite Bunching Beet is prized for its rapid maturity, early harvesting, and small roots that are harvested in bunches. ~3,680 seeds/oz.

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

The Golden Detroit beet has round orange roots with a very sweet and delicious taste - Perfect for the everyday and beginner gardener Days to Maturity | 55-60 days Shop all Beet Seeds 📚 Beets Grow Guide

Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow

White Detroit beets are a unique variety prized for their clean, ivory-colored roots and mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for garden cultivation, they develop smooth, tender beets that retain their creamy color after cooking. These beets thrive in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures, making them suitable for spring and fall planting. Their reliable growth and distinctive appearance add both visual interest and nutritional value to any garden or kitchen. White Detroit beets are an excellent choice for growers seeking a versatile and attractive root vegetable. Days to Maturity | 55-60 days Shop all Beet Seeds 📚 Beets Grow Guide

Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual

55-60 days. Golden Detroit beet seeds. Beta vulgaris. Annual. Non-GMO. The Golden Detroit is an easy to grow beet that can be harvested as early as fifty days after planting, and thrives in colder weather. The Golden Detroit has a sweet taste, and is full of nutrients. It is recommended that you harvest the beets when the roots are one to three inches, for best flavor. The stalks of this root vegetable remain dark green like other strains of beets, but the vein adorn a brighter red and orange shade. Produces deep orange and yellow beetroots. ~1,250 seeds/oz.

Heirloom; Organic; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vugaris (70 days) Lutz Green Leaf is known for its long standing storage capabilities. Also known by many as "winterkeeper" beets. Organic Lutz has roots that are about 6" in diameter and can get much bigger without that woody taste.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vugaris (70 days) Lutz Green Leaf is known for its long standing storage capabilities. Also known by many as "winterkeeper" beets. Lutz has roots that are about 6" in diameter and can get much bigger without that woody taste. Make sure you thin out to 4-6". Approx. 1,500 seeds/ounce.

Very long storage; Uniform size and shape; 3-4” roots

Excellent storage beet with sweet flavor. Very similar to Boro F1, sharing its sweet flavor and smooth texture, even after months of storage. Tuck Rhonda F1 away all winter and beets will still be hard and sound come spring. Round, deep red roots and nice, strong tops. Two weeks later than Boro F1 for staggered harvest from a single planting. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Precision sized.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Each seed produces more than one plant, and thinning results in a more uniform root size and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months.

Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual

Beta vulgaris (90 days) Sugar beets are a natural source of sugar and where most of the sugar industry derives its sugar from these days. Beets are up to 1 foot long and can weigh from 3-5 pounds. Seeding rates are from 10-15 lb. per acre. That means you need to thin them to make sure they have enough room to grow. Approx. 1,500 Seeds per ounce.