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Sugar Beet Seeds

Sugar Beet Seeds (90 days)

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Sadly, the USDA approved genetically engineered sugar beets Feb. 4, 2011

This has sent many people looking for "genetically clean" sugar beet seeds.

Sugar beets are a natural source of sugar and where most of the sugar industry derives its sugar from these days.

Beets are up to 1 foot long and can weigh from 3-5 pounds.

That means you need to thin them to make sure they have enough room to grow.

Very frost tolerant.

Tops can grow 1-2' tall. Beet tops can be eaten, lightly grazed or fed to animals.

TIP: Remember any type of beets do not like heat. Optimum temperature is 55-80 degrees. It is very important to keep your seeds moist after you have planted and be patient. It takes two or three weeks to see sprouts.

*Please be aware that a negative test result, while not guaranteeing genetic purity, greatly improves your chances that the seed is NOT contaminated with Genetically Engineered (GE) traits . PCR Analysis tests are costly, but we are committed to our stance on GE contamination in our seed.

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SKU SKU172811

Quantity in stock 126 item(s) available

Our price: $2.49

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40-60

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Planting Tips For Beet Seeds:

Beet seeds can be planted in early spring or midsummer. Soak seeds overnight in damp towel before planting for excellent germination. Plant beet seeds 1” apart and thin weakest seedlings to desired spacing. Keep soil evenly moist to prevent beet roots from getting woody. For longer harvest, stagger beet plantings every 2-3 weeks.

Heirloom seeds are hardy but always take care with your garden seeds to give them the appropriate amount of moisture - not letting the vegetable seeds dry out prematurely or overwatering and possibly having them rot.