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Golden Beets

Gardening Guide: Beautiful Beets

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Golden Beets

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Golden Beets, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Beets Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Golden Beets

Golden Beets

With its rich, golden color, these beets attract diners who hesitate to eat traditional, red beets. With yellow flesh and a sweet, mild flavor, these 2-inch wide golden globes were introduced by the Burpee Seed Company in the 1940s. Golden beets mature in just 55 days, and you can harvest the tender green leaves and stems after 40 days.

Sun Exposure

  • full sun

Soil pH

  • 6.5

Hardiness Zones

  • 2 to 10

Spacing

  • 3 inches apart

Moisture

  • 1 inch per week

Notes

  • mild and sweet flavor
  • fast growing
  • delicious dressed with balsamic vinegar

Do you grow Golden beets? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Beets
  • Growing Beets from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Beets
  • Planting Beets in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Beets in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding and Fertilizing your Beet Plants
  • Harvesting your Beets
  • Storing and Preserving Your Beets
  • Dealing with Beet Diseases
  • Dealing with Beet Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Beets
  • Plant Profiles

  • Lutz Green Leaf Beets
  • Avalanche Beets
  • Merlin Beets
  • Golden Beets
  • Chioggia Beets
  • Detroit Dark Red Beets
  • Recipes

  • Pickled Beets
  • Simple Roasted Beets
  • Beet Brownies
  • Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)
  • Roasted Beet Hummus
  • Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Beets
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Beets
  • Resources about Beets
  • Beets Glossary

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