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The Golden Beet Organic Heirloom was a color breakthrough when it was introduced in the 1940's. This golden, savory beet won over gardeners who wanted a beet with a sweeter, milder flavor, and others who just loved the inviting gold color! Golden Beet is sweet and smooth with golden round roots that won't bleed and make your salads red. Also, the roots do not bleed like red beets when pickled. Golden Beet greens are vigorous and flavorful. The roots grow fast and retain their sweet flavor even when very large. Beets grow best in loose, deep soil that's high in nutrient rich organic material. Plant seed 12 to 1 deep, spaced 4 to 5 apart. The rows should be 12 to 16 apart. It is best to thin plants, if crowded, when they are a few inches tall. When they reach 6 in height, mulch the plants to shade the soil and retain moisture. Add lime to soil for better flavor and texture. The beets will be ready for harvesting anytime the roots are large enough. Greens can be picked once the root has grown to a fairly large size.
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