Golden Detroit Beet Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

color and gentle taste make it a favorite for cooks who find red beets too earthy. Who it's for Great for gardeners and cooks who want a sweet, non-staining golden beet for salads, roasting, and colorful plating. 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. Golden beets can germinate a bit unevenly, so sow a touch thicker; 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 roots are especially good raw. Benefits & uses The golden flesh is milder and sweeter than red beets and won't stain hands, cutting boards, or other foods, making it ideal for salads and mixed roasts. The tender tops are delicious cooked like chard. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Golden Beets From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.