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Root · Beet
Golden Beet
Amaranthaceae
Yellow-orange flesh. No red staining — major kitchen advantage. Milder and sweeter than red beets, appealing to people who dislike earthy beet flavor. Golden color does NOT fade in cooking. SLOWER/LESS RELIABLE germination than red types — sow more densely to compensate.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
55–65 days
Sun
6+ hours
Container
Yes
2+ gallon pot
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
7–18 days
Optimal Temp
65°F
Seed Depth
0.5"
Watering
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Resilience
Heat: Low
Cold: High
Drought: Medium
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Moderate feeder
Sources
seed-catalog
Multiple seed catalogs
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Golden Beet Planting Dates by Zone
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