Harvest and Store Beets

Harvest and Store Beets

Unlike when you store carrots by freezing, I would not suggest blanching beets.  Here are my tips: Harvesting Tips:  1) Keep in mind the maturity dates on the seed packet as a rule of thumb.  Most beets are ready in 50 to 70 days.   If you know how wide the tops or how tall the […]

Sow and Grow Beets

Sow and Grow Beets

Beets can be grown in the spring or the fall with success.  Timing is everything! Outdoor Sowing Tips:   1) While beet seeds will germinate in soil temperature between 50 and 75°F, they love the cooler weather for growing.  2) Before sowing, loosen or fluff the soil.  3) Beet seeds should be sowed about 1/2″ deep.  […]

Beet Varieties

Golden Boy Beets

Last year was a successful year for growing beets!  In addition to Chioggia and Avalanche Beets, I grew Golden Boy Beets. Features: 1) This variety has orange skin and yellow flesh. 2) Golden Boy Beets will grow up to 3 inches wide. 3) Golden Boy leaves will reach up to 1 1/2 feet tall.   […]