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Gourdbeader San Antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 15, 2014

What is the thought and info on growing golden beets. We acquired several baby golden that are too soft for eating now but I was wondering if I can use them for starts on new beets and can they be grown in strawbales?

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jmc1987 Cascade, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 15, 2014

not sure about the straw bales, but trying to replant already pulled beets--at any growth stage would just lead to their death--that goes with any other root crop. your best bet is to start from seed

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Gourdbeader San Antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 15, 2014

Thanks, I thought they were like potatoes where you could cut the eyes and they would grow from them.

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Jul 15, 2014

I tried golden beets for the first time last fall/winter. Unfortunately, they were a total waste of my resources as the taste was so mild it was like eating a ball of tasteless mush, LOL!

I'll stick with my robust Bull's Bloods and Detroit Red Beets from now on. I like the robust, earthy flavor to come through, especially once I've pickled them.

They did look pretty, though...

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brendak654 Anna, IL(Zone 6b) Jul 15, 2014

I've tried the golden beets and they don't hold a candle to the Detroit Red Beets.

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Gourdbeader San Antonio, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 15, 2014

Okay gang, you've sold me. Its red all the way. I had never tried them and just thought I would give them a go. So the only way is to plant beets by seed? Have any of you tried growing them in straw bales?? I will have to go to that forum and ask. Thanks everyone. Not going to waste my time with them.

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