Product Description
The best mini beet available – a true baby beet that forms a perfect round shape with a small taproot and smooth skin early in growth. Unlike full-size beets harvested young, Babybeat is well-proportioned even when young – the perfect size for cooking or steaming whole. Small attractive tops.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Beta vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 45 – 50 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 6 – 10 inches (tops)
Packet Size : 350 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 28,700
Root Shape : Perfect round
Root Color : Red
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Light or loamy soil; pH above 6.0 preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 45 – 85°F (7 – 29°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors when soil has warmed to 45°F (7°C). Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, 15 seeds per foot, in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 1 plant per 3 inches. Super easy – just plant and watch them grow.
Spacing in Garden : Thin to 3 inches apart; rows 12 – 18 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Harvest when roots reach desired size.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – common beet pests are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – keep well-irrigated to prevent scab. Rotate crops to prevent Cercospora leaf spot.
Special Notes : The best mini beet – perfectly round even when young. Small taproot and smooth skin. Ideal size for cooking or steaming whole. Small attractive tops.
