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Candy-striped beet with alternating rings of dark red and white that are unique and beautiful, making this variety a popular choice for specialty markets. Increased uniformity and bolt tolerance. A strain of the popular Italian heirloom.

Attributes
Item Number
V14105
Maturity (days)
60
Sugar (%)
12
High Tunnel  
Yes
Treatment   
FarMore F300
Popular For
Fresh Market
Canada
Yes

Growing Tips

Planting

Plant seed 1" apart and thin to 2" apart. Row spacing ranges from 15" - 24". Seed depth should be 1/4" - 1/2" deep. Poor stands are often the result of planting too deeply or the soil's crusting after a heavy rain. The seedlings may emerge over a relatively long period of time, making a stand of different sizes and ages of seedlings.

Planting Guidelines - Beet
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
25,600 - 30,000
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
5.3 - 6.1 lbs
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
136.1 - 181.5 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
6,000
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
2"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
18 - 24"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.5 - 1"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
60 - 85°F
Days to Germination:
6 - 10
Management

It is extremely important to thin beets because they are a multi-germ seed, meaning each seed will produce several plants. Beets that are thinned when they reach approximately 3" tall can be used as greens. Frequent and shallow cultivation is important to keep the soil loose around the growing beet to ensure uniform roots. 

Harvest

Beets can be harvested whenever they grow to the desired size. About 60 days are required for beets to reach 1 1/2 " in diameter, the size often used for cooking, pickling, or canning.

Storage

Beets may be stored in a polyethylene bag in a refrigerator for several weeks. Cut off the tops of the beets one inch above the roots. Beets store the best at 32°F and 95% humidity. Do not freeze.