Grow sweet and nutritious beets with our Cream Sugar Beet Seeds, a unique variety producing smooth, creamy-colored roots with mild flavor. This cool-season crop thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil, yielding high-quality roots and edible greens.
Cream Sugar Beets are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting. The roots can be roasted, boiled, or juiced, while the leaves provide a flavorful addition to salads and sautés. Non-GMO seeds ensure strong germination and vigorous growth, suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Cream Sugar Beet seeds
- Produces tender, sweet, cream-colored roots
- Thrives in cool-season gardens
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Excellent germination for reliable growth
- Edible and nutritious greens
- Ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners
Specifications
- Common Name: Beet
- Seed Type: Cream Sugar Beet Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Upright, root-forming plant
- Root Color: Creamy white
- Leaf Color: Green
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
- Season: Spring and fall planting
- USDA Zones: Zones 3–9
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Harvest: 50–70 days
- Plant Height: 12–18 inches
- Spacing: 2–4 inches between plants; 12–18 inches between rows
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Cold Tolerance: Mild frost tolerant
- Special Notes: Thinning seedlings improves root size; cooler temperatures enhance sweetness
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
- How to Plant: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in prepared soil or raised beds.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2–4 inches apart once 2–3 true leaves appear.
- Soil Preparation: Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil for optimal root development.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best root growth; partial shade tolerated.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for optimal root formation.
- Harvesting: Harvest roots when they reach 1.5–3 inches in diameter; leaves can be harvested anytime.
- Storage: Store roots in a cool, dry place; refrigerate greens for short-term use.