Experience the ultimate golden beet with West Coast Seeds' Touchstone Gold Beets (4g). These beets feature smooth, orange/red exteriors with intensely golden flesh and subtle banding inside. The strong, tall green tops are not only sweet and delicious but also perfect for adding a touch of color and nutrition to your dishes. This variety is ideal for pickling, making your preserves look as stunning as they taste.
Key Features:
Vibrant and Flavorful:
- Golden Flesh: Bright yellow interior with red skin makes for a visually striking and tasty beet.
- Sweet Greens: Tall, strong tops that are sweet and perfect for salads or cooking.
High Performance:
- Uniform Shape: Globe-shaped and smooth for easy preparation and cooking.
- Open-Pollinated: Reliable and consistent performance in your garden.
Growing Information:
- Maturity: Matures in 53 days from sowing.
- Season: Cool season biennial, hardy to Zone 5.
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
- Timing: Direct sow 4 weeks after the last frost to mid-summer. Optimal soil temperature: 10-26°C (50-80°F).
Starting:
- Planting Depth: Sow 1cm (½") deep.
- Spacing: 5-10cm (2-4") apart in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Thin seedlings to 7-15cm (3-6") apart when 5cm (2") tall for uniformly sized roots.
- Fertilization: Ensure proper boron levels to prevent black cankers and use balanced organic fertilizers.
Harvest and Use:
- Versatile Harvesting: Harvest at any size for the best flavor. Use both roots and greens.
- Storage: Store in the ground or in moist peat or sand just above freezing.
Companion Planting:
- Soil Enrichment: Beets add minerals to the soil and are excellent for compost.
- Compatible Plants: Plant with bush beans, Brassicas, corn, garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, and mint. Avoid planting near pole beans to prevent excessive leafy growth.
Seed Info:
- Germination Rate: At least 75% under optimal conditions.
- Seed Life: Usual seed life is 3 years.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant and delicious Touchstone Gold Beets from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for adding a splash of color to your salads, pickles, and dishes, these beets offer exceptional flavor and nutritional benefits. Enjoy the beauty and taste of these golden beets in your garden and kitchen.
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Experience the ultimate golden beet with West Coast Seeds' Touchstone Gold Beets (4g). These beets feature smooth, orange/red exteriors with intensely golden flesh and subtle banding inside. The strong, tall green tops are not only sweet and delicious but also perfect for adding a touch of color and nutrition to your dishes. This variety is ideal for pickling, making your preserves look as stunning as they taste.
Key Features:
Vibrant and Flavorful:
- Golden Flesh: Bright yellow interior with red skin makes for a visually striking and tasty beet.
- Sweet Greens: Tall, strong tops that are sweet and perfect for salads or cooking.
High Performance:
- Uniform Shape: Globe-shaped and smooth for easy preparation and cooking.
- Open-Pollinated: Reliable and consistent performance in your garden.
Growing Information:
- Maturity: Matures in 53 days from sowing.
- Season: Cool season biennial, hardy to Zone 5.
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
- Timing: Direct sow 4 weeks after the last frost to mid-summer. Optimal soil temperature: 10-26°C (50-80°F).
Starting:
- Planting Depth: Sow 1cm (½") deep.
- Spacing: 5-10cm (2-4") apart in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Thin seedlings to 7-15cm (3-6") apart when 5cm (2") tall for uniformly sized roots.
- Fertilization: Ensure proper boron levels to prevent black cankers and use balanced organic fertilizers.
Harvest and Use:
- Versatile Harvesting: Harvest at any size for the best flavor. Use both roots and greens.
- Storage: Store in the ground or in moist peat or sand just above freezing.
Companion Planting:
- Soil Enrichment: Beets add minerals to the soil and are excellent for compost.
- Compatible Plants: Plant with bush beans, Brassicas, corn, garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, and mint. Avoid planting near pole beans to prevent excessive leafy growth.
Seed Info:
- Germination Rate: At least 75% under optimal conditions.
- Seed Life: Usual seed life is 3 years.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant and delicious Touchstone Gold Beets from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for adding a splash of color to your salads, pickles, and dishes, these beets offer exceptional flavor and nutritional benefits. Enjoy the beauty and taste of these golden beets in your garden and kitchen.
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