Beet Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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Beets (Beta vulgaris), also known as beetroot, are a nutritious and versatile root vegetable that has been cultivated for centuries. They are grown for their sweet, earthy-flavored roots and nutrient-rich greens. These easy-to-grow vegetable thrive in cool weather and provides both edible roots and greens. With proper soil preparation, consistent watering, and maintanace, they can produce sweet and flavorful harvests throughout the growing season. Whether grown for fresh consumption, juicing, or storage, beets are a valuable addition to any home garden.

SKU: SEBEET
Barcode: 843458160663

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Biennial
  • Genus: Beta
  • Species: Vulgaris
  • Plant Height/Width: 1–1.5 ft tall x 1 ft wide
  • Season: Early Spring or Late Summer/Early Fall
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Beets from Seed

When to Start Seeds

  • Spring Planting: Sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost.
  • Fall Planting: Sow seeds 8-10 weeks before the first fall frost.

Preparing for Planting

  1. Loosen the soil to at least 12 inches deep.
  2. Remove rocks and debris that may obstruct root growth.
  3. Work in compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil fertility.

Planting Seeds

  1. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, spaced 1-2 inches apart.
  2. Rows should be 12-18 inches apart.
  3. Water gently after planting to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
  4. Seeds will germinate within 5-10 days, depending on soil temperature.

Thinning Seedlings

  • Once seedlings reach 2-3 inches tall, thin them to 3-4 inches apart.
  • Use scissors to cut unwanted seedlings rather than pulling them to avoid disturbing roots.

Pro Tip

For sweet, tender beets, plant in loose, well-drained soil free of rocks to allow for proper root development. Sow seeds directly in the garden and keep the soil evenly moist to prevent woody or tough roots. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart for larger beets, and don’t throw away the greens—they’re delicious and nutritious!

Bonus: For a continuous harvest, succession plant every 2–3 weeks.

Getting to know your Beet

Beets are a nutrient-rich root vegetable in the Amaranthaceae family, known for their edible roots and leafy greens. They grow best in loose, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade. Beets come in various colors, including red, golden, and striped varieties. The round or cylindrical roots have an earthy, slightly sweet taste, while the greens are packed with vitamins and minerals. Beets thrive in cool weather, making them ideal for spring and fall planting. They require consistent watering to prevent tough or woody roots. Thinning seedlings ensures proper root development. Beets are versatile in culinary uses, from roasting to pickling, and their greens can be sautéed or added to salads.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Roots can be roasted, boiled, steamed, pickled, or eaten raw.
  • Beet greens are nutritious and used in salads, sautés, and smoothies.
  • Beet juice is often consumed as a natural health tonic.

2. Nutritional Benefits:

  • Rich in fiber, folate, vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
  • Contains antioxidants and nitrates that support heart health and blood pressure regulation.
  • A good source of beta-carotene and other phytonutrients.

Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

Soil:

  • Prefers loose, well-drained, sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
  • Avoid heavy clay soils that can impede root growth.

Watering:

  • Needs consistent moisture, about 1 inch per week.
  • Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in cool temperatures, between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
  • Can tolerate light frost but struggles in extreme heat.

Fertilization:

  • Use a balanced fertilizer with low nitrogen to encourage root development.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth over root formation.
Maintenance

Watering:

  • Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Avoid irregular watering, which can cause woody or split roots.

Fertilization:

  • Apply a side dressing of compost or a phosphorus-rich fertilizer midway through the growing season.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent excessive leafy growth.

Mulching:

  • Apply a thin layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Weed Control:

  • Beets have shallow roots, so carefully hand-pull weeds or use mulch to reduce competition.

Harvesting

  1. When to Harvest:
    Ready for harvest in 50-70 days.
    Harvest when roots reach 1.5-3 inches in diameter.
  2. Harvesting Tips:
    Use a garden fork to gently lift roots from the soil.
    Avoid damaging the skin, as cuts can lead to storage issues.
  3. Harvesting Beet Greens:
    Young leaves
    can be picked throughout the season.
    Avoid harvesting more than ⅓ of the leaves at a time to ensure root development.
  4. Storage & Usage:
    Store in a cool, humid environment (like a root cellar) for several months.
    Can be refrigerated, canned, pickled, or frozen for long-term use.
Pests and Diseases
  • Common Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, and leaf miners.
    Use row covers and insecticidal soap for control.
  • Common Diseases: Cercospora leaf spot, downy mildew, and damping-off.
    Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal infections.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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