How to Sow Beet Seeds
The common beet has something more than a common history. Both the ancient Greeks and Romans grew beets and harvested the leaves for medicinal purposes, with the Romans beginning to cultivate the root as food in the fourth century, A.D. Beets (beta vulgaris) belong to the same order of flowering plants as cacti and Venus flytraps. Of course, most home gardeners raise beets as a food source; beets can be propagated by seed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plan to sow the beet seeds outdoors in the spring as soon as the soil is no longer in danger of freezing and can be tilled.
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Till the soil, remove any weeds, rocks, or debris, and rake it level. Plant the seed only 1/2 inch deep, and in rows that are at least 12 Inches apart. Individual seeds should be planted about 1 inch apart.
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Tamp down the soil above the seeds well. Water thoroughly and keep the seed and soil moist until germination, which should occur in about seven to 14 days.
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Thin out the beets when they reach about 3 to 4 inches in height so that they are spaced about 4 inches apart. Overcrowding the beets can lead to rot. Water them deeply and frequently.
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Repeat the sowing process every two weeks or so if you want to harvest throughout the growing season.
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