Beet 'Burpee's Golden'

Betavulgaris

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

Vinton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

These beets are a beautiful addition to a salad. The interior color is a gorgeous bright yellow. Taste is as good as any beet to me. My...Read More

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M
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

Information only, I have not grown this variety.

This is a good beet to use for greens and roots. They stay tender and mil...Read More

L
Dayton, WA | January 2005 | positive

It's a good idea to soak the seeds of this variety before planting in the garden, as the germination rate is spotty compared to other bee...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | neutral

This is a yellow turnip shaped beet that could best be described as a yellow fleshed Crosby's Egyptian.

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