Best Beets to Grow in Your Garden

Top 17 Beet Varieties to Plant This Season

17 of the Best Beet Varieties to Grow at Home. Avalanche. ...
Avalanche. 'Avalanche' is an open-pollinated white cultivar with a sweet, mild flavor. ...
Bull's Blood. ...
Chioggia. ...
Crosby Egyptian. ...
Cylindra. ...
Detroit Dark Red. ...
Early Wonder.

Are golden beets as healthy as red beets?
Do beets like sun or shade?
When can you plant beets outside?
How do you know when beets are ready to be picked?
Do beets have side effects?
Can I eat golden beets raw?
Do beets grow well in containers?
Can carrots and beets be planted together?
How much depth do beets need?
What happens if you don't thin beets?
What grows well with beets?
How long do beets take to grow from seed?

Are golden beets as healthy as red beets?

Nutritionally, the golden beet is quite similar to that of red beets. They have similar carbohydrate, fat and protein content and both are equally packed with potassium, a blood pressure-lowering mineral. ... For those who do not like the taste of red beets, there's a good chance that they may enjoy golden beets.

Do beets like sun or shade?

Exposure – Beet seeds need full sun and cool temperatures to thrive. Beets are a cool season crop and planted in spring and fall. Full sun is considered to be 6 hours plus of UV light. This means even if it is cloudy, on a clear day that area of your garden would be in full sun for 6 or more hours.

When can you plant beets outside?

Sow beets in the garden 2 to 3 weeks before the last average frost date in spring. Continue succession plantings every 3 weeks until temperatures reach 80°F (26°C). Beets can again be planted in late summer or early autumn 6 to 8 weeks before the first average frost in autumn.

How do you know when beets are ready to be picked?

When the diameter of the roots reach 1-3 inches, you know your beets are ready to be picked. Your beets should be deep in color and medium in size. Smaller beets tend to taste better while larger beets tend to have a woodier taste. Water the ground a few days before harvest to loosen up the soil.

Do beets have side effects?

Beet can make urine or stools appear pink or red. But this is not harmful. There is concern that beets might cause low calcium levels and kidney damage.

Can I eat golden beets raw?

Yep! You can eat beets raw and reap all the health benefits. ... Not only can you eat raw beet flesh — or try it dried, pickled, roasted or juiced — but beet leaves are also edible as a salad green.

Do beets grow well in containers?

You can grow beets in containers indoors or outdoors. For outdoor container growing, the hardy roots do well in a wide range of USDA Hardiness Zones: anywhere from Zone 2 with its extreme low of -50°F to Zone 10 with its low of 30°F. Beets are as versatile as they are colorful.

Can carrots and beets be planted together?

So, can carrots and beets be planted together? Yes, carrots and beets can be planted and grown together. They actually benefit from being planted near each other. They can be grown together in raised beds, in garden beds and with square foot gardening.

How much depth do beets need?

Beets grow with a portion of the root above ground, so seeds do not need to be planted deeply; 1/2 inch to 1 inch deep is sufficient. As the temperature warms, plant them 1 inch deep because it will be cooler underground.

What happens if you don't thin beets?

Of all the mistakes that are made growing beets, failing to thin seedlings is probably the most common. Even if you're obsessive about seed spacing as you sow, you'll still need to thin once seedlings emerge. ... And crowded beets aren't happy beets — you'll get plenty of beet tops, but only spindly roots beneath the soil.

What grows well with beets?

Companion Planting Chart

Type of Vegetable	Friends	Enemies
Beans	Beets, carrots, chard, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, peas, radishes	Garlic, onions
Beets	Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, onions	Charlock, field mustard, pole beans

How long do beets take to grow from seed?

Just sow the seeds and let the plants grow for about 6-8 weeks. You can harvest the roots at any time between midsummer and late fall. Beets should be planted from seed, directly into the garden.