Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Beet — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 5–14 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 10–29.4 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 50–70 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 7.6–10.2 |
| Mature height (cm) | 20.3–35.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 7.6–12.7 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Direct sow |
Growing directions
Sow beet clusters (each is a multi-seeded fruit) 1/2 in deep in rows 12 in apart. Because each corky seed can produce 2–3 seedlings, thin early to 3–4 in to avoid crowding, and use the thinnings as salad greens. Maintain even soil moisture to prevent woody, cracked roots. Harvest globe roots at 1.5–3 in diameter; larger roots become pithy and lose sweetness.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0