Sow 1cm (0.5") deep, about 2cm (1") apart. For Farms: 100' rows using 42 grams. For Acres: 4kg, with a row spacing of 30-38cm (12-14").
Seeds will germinate in 5-12 days depending on soil
temperature. For uniformly sized beets, thin carefully to 7-15cm (3-5")
apart when seedlings are 5cm (2") tall. Eat thinnings, roots and all.
Root size is controlled by spacing and variety.
In optimum conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Sow outdoors (do not raise transplants) late April to mid-July on the Coast. Beets will not produce roots if planted when the soil is too cold.
Seed life: 3 years