Sugar Beet Seeds – Beta vulgaris Vegetable Plant

Sugar Beet is a cool-season root vegetable grown for its large taproot and leafy green tops. Plants develop a strong root system and upright foliage, making them suitable for garden beds, field cultivation, and vegetable plots. This species performs best in cool to moderate temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Sugar Beet adapts to a range of growing conditions and is commonly cultivated as a seasonal root crop.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable
• Produces a large, well-developed taproot
• Suitable for garden beds and field cultivation
• Adapted to cool and moderate growing conditions
• Develops upright leafy green foliage
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for spring and fall planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Sugar Beet
• Seed Type / Variety: Beta vulgaris
• Growth Habit: Upright root vegetable annual
• USDA Zones: 2-10
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and August-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-14 days at 50-85°F (10-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 8-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart