This packet combines Bulls Blood, Cylindra, Detroit Dark Red, Early Wonder and Ruby Queen Beets. This blend of heirloom beets allows you to try five varieties in one packet. Can be used for succession plantings. Our mixed packets are larger than our individual packets, giving you plenty of seeds to plant.

Our Beet Mixed Packet contains 5 grams of seed.

BEET VARIETY BLEND

WHEN TO PLANT: 4 weeks before first frost free date.
DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1" deep
PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 2-6" apart
DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 16-20" apart
RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 3-4" apart throughout bed.
SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: Beets do well in almost any soil. A sandy, well drained soil with plenty of compost promotes large roots and rapid growth. Hard, clay soil is difficult for almost all root crops.

NOTE: Soak seed for 12 hours before planting. May be started in hotbeds before transplanting to garden.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Seed may be planted from August 25 to April 1. Consecutive plantings insure fresh beets and greens for much of the year.