Grow impressive, oversized beets with Red Mammoth Beet Seeds, a highly productive cool-season variety prized for its exceptionally large roots and sweet, tender flavor. This vigorous beet variety is perfect for home gardeners who want reliable growth, consistent germination, and a hardy crop that thrives in cool weather.
Red Mammoth beets produce smooth, deep red roots with firm flesh and strong tops, making them suitable for fresh eating, slicing, and cooking. These non-GMO beet seeds grow well in garden beds, containers, and larger plots and are known for their strong adaptability and dependable yields.
Features
- Produces extra-large deep red beets
- Sweet, tender flavor with firm texture
- Strong tops ideal for harvesting
- Fast-growing cool-season variety
- Excellent for home gardens and raised beds
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
- Reliable germination and consistent performance
Specifications
- Common Name: Red Mammoth Beet
- Seed Type: Beet Seeds
- Plant Type: Annual root crop
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright tops
- Seed Quality: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes, open-pollinated
- USDA Zones: Suitable for Zones 2–11
- Season: Spring and fall planting
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
- Days to Germination: 5–10 days
- Days to Maturity: 55–75 days
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
- Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Temperature Needs: Cool weather preferred
- Use: Fresh eating, slicing, cooking
- Root Size: Large, oversized beets with smooth skin
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost in spring.
- For fall crops, plant 6–8 weeks before first frost.
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space seeds 2–4 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best root development.
- Maintain consistent soil moisture.
- Thin seedlings early to allow proper root growth.
- Mulch lightly to maintain even soil moisture.
- Harvest when roots reach desired size.
- Store harvested beets in a cool, dry place.
