Roots & tubers · cool season
Beet
Beta vulgaris
Roots and greens in one planting. Detroit Dark Red is the Ohio workhorse.
- When to plant in Ohio
- Direct sow April through August
- Harvest window
- June through November
- Days to maturity
- 50–65
- Spacing
- 3–4 in.
- Light
- Full sun
How to grow it
Each “seed” is a cluster—thin to one plant. Sow every 3 weeks for a steady supply. Fall beets store in a cold fridge or root cellar. Keep soil even so roots stay tender, not woody.
