Wholesome and beneficial! Bring the heart benefits and superb taste of beets to your garden! Plant seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Treat the greens as you would spinach. Seed information: Lifecycle: annual (vegetable) Time to maturity: about 3 1/2 months Sun requirement: sun Spacing: 2" apart Depth: 1/2 inch Packet weight: 2.4g Seeds/oz: 1500 Ideal germination temperature: 60f Sowing method: direct Heirloom year: 1982 heirloom