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Beetroot 'Golden'

Beta vulgaris

Golden is part of the Beet genus and is a Beetroot variety. Its scientific name is Beta vulgaris 'Golden'. 'Golden' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Golden beets has edible roots as well as edible leaves. The root is pale orange, swolen an globular, reaching sizes up to 4 in. in diameter. The roots variegated golden-orange is firm, earthy and sweet.

Golden grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Golden is known for growing to a height of approximately 0.9 cm (0.35 inches).

Golden Beetroot is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Beetroot 'Golden'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Golden is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Golden requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.5 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Golden from seed

Ensure a distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.74 inches (1.9 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Golden about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Golden

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Golden is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Golden

Expect harvests to start to occur in early spring.

Beetroot 'Golden' information

How long does Golden take to grow?

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Other Names for Beetroot 'Golden'

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