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Golden Beet

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Golden Beet

Root vegetable

Zinnia elegans

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 3" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    Golden Beet is a vibrant heirloom root vegetable with brilliant yellow-gold skin and pale yellow flesh. Maturing in 75-90 days, it's prized for its distinctly sweet and mild flavor—far less earthy than red beets—with a tender, delicate texture. The golden hue alone sets it apart visually in the garden and kitchen. Golden Beets excel in fresh applications where their subtle sweetness shines: roasted as a side, thinly shaved into salads, or pickled. They're an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an easier-to-grow beet with broader culinary appeal and elegant presentation.

  • Planting

    Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost in spring, or late summer for fall harvest. Soak seeds overnight for better germination.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 3" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Leaf miners, aphids, flea beetles. Common diseases: Cercospora leaf spot, downy mildew, root rot.