Beet Root

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)
Beet Root Crimson


Beetroot is a great vegetable, easy to grow and is one of the top 10 vegetables grown in the home garden.

Planting information: 

Prepare the garden soil with compost and organic matter to enrich it. Beetroot likes neutral soil without too much lime or acid (pH 6.5-7.0). The soil should be soft and have less clay or less sand.

Choose a spot that gets full sunlight because beet need temperature around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soak the seeds in warm water overnight. Sow the seeds about 1/2 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart.

Water the seeds well, they will germinate after 3 to 5 days if they're kept constantly moist.

Beet roots develop best when they have plenty of potassium. Use fertilizer in growing season high in potassium.

They're ready to be harvested when they are 1 to 3 inches in diameter. Pull the beets gently from the soil or dig them out.