Purple Beet Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Purple Beet is a cool-season root vegetable grown for its rounded edible roots and leafy green tops. It is commonly cultivated in home gardens, raised beds, and farm plots in temperate climates. The plant develops broad green leaves with underground purple roots that mature during the cool growing season. Seeds are typically sown directly into loose, well-draining soil with regular moisture for steady root development.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable with edible roots and greens
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Produces rounded purple roots during the growing season
• Adapted to temperate and cool climates
• Suitable for direct sowing in outdoor soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Beetroot
• Seed Type / Variety: Purple Variety
• Growth Habit: Biennial root vegetable grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 2-10
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to April and August to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-14 days in cool, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering with consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12-18 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches apart