Beetroot Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Beetroot is a cool-season root vegetable that produces round to elongated roots with colorful flesh and edible leafy tops. It grows well in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture, making it suitable for home vegetable gardens and containers.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable
• Produces edible beet roots and leafy greens
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Can be grown in containers
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers loose, fertile soil
• Suitable for spring and fall planting
• Harvest roots when they reach the desired size

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Beet
• Seed Type / Variety: Beetroot Vegetable Seeds
• Growth Habit: Biennial root vegetable, usually grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Early spring and late summer
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Spring and late summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 5–14 days in cool, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately 3–4 inches apart