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Beta vulgaris var. cicia
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Growing Tips |
For salad mix: seed densely and cut as baby leaves. For full size: Thin to 15cm (10") apart. Seeds germinate in 5-15 days, depending on soil temperature. Sow in rows 45cm (18") apart, 10 seeds per 30cm (1'), 1cm (1/2") deep. Farm: 100' row: 14g. Acre: 3-4kg.
In optimal conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Soil temperature for germination: 10-30ºC (50-85ºF). Usual seed life: 3 years.
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Harvest |
Cut individual stalks using the large outside ones first. Or snip when small for salads.Cut individual stalks using the large outside ones first. Or snip when small for salads.
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When To Start |
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Sow mid-Apr to early Aug. Moderately winter-hardy. Grow like beets.
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