Crop guide / Root vegetable

How to grow
Beets.

A dual-purpose cool crop for roots and edible greens.

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Seasoncool
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing4 in
Container depth10 in

Start here

Sow directly into loose soil in a cool window.

Keep it going

Thin seedlings, then cook or compost the thinnings.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 12 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for beets.

Leafy greenKaleA sturdy leafy crop for cool shoulders of the season.Leafy greenLettuceA quick cool-season crop that is forgiving in beds and containers.AlliumOnionsA long-season crop that benefits from an early start.

This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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