White Albino Beet Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

without any of the staining or earthy bite of red types. It is a conversation-starter in the garden and on the plate. Who it’s for Great for cooks who want a sweet, non-staining white beet for salads and roasts, and for gardeners who enjoy growing something unusual. How & when to plant Direct sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer. Sow 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10. Harvest Roots mature in about 55 days. Pull when 2–3 inches across for the sweetest, most tender flesh; smaller white beets are especially good raw and thinly sliced. Benefits & uses Sweet and clean-tasting, White Albino won’t bleed color onto salads, boards, or fingers, so it is ideal for fresh slaws and mixed roasts. It roasts to a mellow sweetness and pairs well with sharper greens. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow White Albino Beets From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.