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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About ["Beet"]
Beta vulgaris
Bright golden color, uniform, globe-shaped beets up to 3" in diameter.
Planting ["Beet"]
Plant Spacing
1 seed every 4"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 19 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 1 seed every 4" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4" |
| Germination | 5 – 21 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest in early spring. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"–3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Total 5 star reviews: 13 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 4
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22 reviews
- Susan p.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars11/25/25golden beets are harder to grow
They're more challenging than red beets, but these are coming up nicely and their greens are generous. I have high hopes for some small beets in my salads soon!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/25/25Hey Susan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Golden Boy Beet Seeds! We love your honesty about golden beets being more challenging than their red cousins! It's so exciting to hear that yours are coming up nicely and producing those generous greens. There's nothing quite like fresh beet greens in a salad, and we have a feeling those golden beets are going to be absolutely delicious when they're ready. Thanks for sharing your growing journey with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jody G.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars11/11/25Low germination rate
Shockingly low rate of germination. I was excited about these. Less than 20% of the seeds actually sprouted. Pretty disappointed 😔 bummer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/25/25Hey Jody,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Eileen J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/9/25Favorite beet
My favorite beet! So sweet and hardy, grows well and pest resistant (Zone 6).
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/20/25Hey Eileen,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "My favorite beet!" is exactly what we love to hear about Golden Boy Beet Seeds - and we absolutely love that you've discovered just how sweet, hardy, and pest resistant these amazing golden treasures can be in Zone 6!
Your favorite-beet experience with that perfect combination of incredible sweetness, reliable growing performance, and natural pest resistance will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Golden Boy Beet Seeds can be for creating those gorgeous golden roots that deliver amazing flavor, dependable harvests, and the satisfaction of growing your own favorite beets season after season!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- DVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/1/25Very Fast Germination
Planted 8/29, sprouted 9/1
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/2/25Hey D,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic germination results with our Golden Boy Beet Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that you got such incredibly fast sprouting - just 3 days from planting to emergence is amazing! That's exactly the kind of vigorous performance these beautiful beet seeds are known for. There's nothing quite like seeing those first little green shoots pop up so quickly - it really shows you've got healthy, high-quality seeds that are ready to grow! With germination like that, you're definitely on track for some gorgeous golden beets. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jenn T.Rated 4 out of 5 stars1/3/254 Stars
These were sweet and mild. They didn’t have a strong earthy flavor. We didn’t get a big harvest, but what we got were delicious.