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Beet
Scientific Name:
Beta vulgaris
Also Known As:
N/A
Variety:
Detroit Golden
Seed Saving Difficulty:
Advanced
Pollination Type:
Wind
PLANTING DATES
Spring: 1/15 - 3/15
Fall: 8/1 - 11/15
NOTES
biennial, requires overwintering; will cross pollinate, so isolate 800 ft. -0.5 mile from other beets, swiss chard; seeds on flower stalks ripen from the bottom up and turn brown when ready; harvest when ⅔ of seeds are brown and finish drying indoors
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