{"product_id":"sugar-beet-heirloom-seeds","title":"Sugar Beet, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSugar Beet — The World’s Second-Biggest Sugar Source, Now in Your Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar beets are the path less traveled in the world of beets — and one of the most fascinating crops you can grow. Similar to the familiar red-rooted garden beet but much larger, Sugar Beet produces shiny white roots that reach 2–4 pounds at maturity and contain an extraordinary 13–22% sucrose — making them the world’s second-biggest source of sugar after sugar cane. Excellent roasted or steamed, the roots develop a rich, sweet flavor that is unlike any other beet. The greens are equally nutritious and can be eaten, lightly grazed, or fed to animals. Very frost tolerant and easy to grow. Both roots and greens are rich in vitamins C, A, and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the adventurous homesteader: sugar beets can be processed at home to extract natural sugar — a rewarding project for self-sufficient gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Sugar Beet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13–22% sucrose content\u003c\/strong\u003e — the world’s second-biggest sugar source after sugar cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 2–4 lb white roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — shiny, smooth, and impressively productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent roasted or steamed\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, sweet flavor unlike any other beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible roots \u0026amp; greens\u003c\/strong\u003e — both nutritious and rich in vitamins C, A \u0026amp; fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery frost tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in cool seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors in early spring (4–6 weeks before last frost) or late summer for a fall crop. Sow ½ inch deep, 2–3 inches apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 6 inches apart. Keep soil consistently moist after planting — germination takes 2–3 weeks. Beets prefer cool weather (55–80°F) and do not like heat. Tops grow 1–2 feet tall. Harvest roots at 2–4 pounds for best sugar content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 pounds at maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–22% sucrose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiny white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery frost tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool season, spring \u0026amp; fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual zones 2–11 \/ Biennial zones 6–11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2 g ~ 100+ Seeds","offer_id":41712240853126,"sku":"85-ABS-523-2026","price":3.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658495547_1b4f.jpg?v=1770129673","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/sugar-beet-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}