Sugar Beet

Sugar Beet Seeds

Name: Sugar Beet Seeds
Brand: Hasty Roots
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability:  InStock

Sugar Beet Seeds

50 Seeds

Sugar beets, prized for their high sugar content, are essential for sugar production and have a mildly sweet taste. They are versatile vegetables that can be cooked, juiced, or even pickled. While they may not be as commonly consumed as other root vegetables, they offer a unique sweetness that adds depth to dishes.

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Needs Attention
Small Space Friendly
Container Friendly

Growing Sugar Beet Seeds

Germination Rate
15 days
Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours per day)
Plant Size
12 inches
Water Needs
Keep soil evenly moist
Seed Depth
1/2 inch deep
Container Size
Large Pot (12-24 inch)
Expect To Harvest
Over 90 days
Zones
3-9
Plant Spacing
4 to 5 inches
Companion Plants
Cabbage, corn, lettuce, radish, onion, and beans
Pest
Leafhoppers, Armyworms, Leafminers, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, and Grasshoppers
Culinary Uses
Baked goods, candies, and beverages.
Growing Season
Spring and Fall
Start Planting Indoors
6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Start Planting Outdoors
2 to 3 weeks before the last frost

Growing Instructions

Starting your seeds

You can start sugar beet seeds indoors using a heat mat to help with germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing sugar beet seeds, plant them about 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 4–5 inches apart to allow for proper root development.

Harvesting your seeds

When harvesting beets, gently loosen the soil around the base of the plants and carefully lift the roots from the ground, grasping the foliage near the top. Rinse off excess soil and trim the tops, leaving about an inch of stem attached to the beet. Store beets in a cool, humid environment to maintain freshness.