Growing Beets From Seed To Harvest - The Definitive Guide

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@innocentcarson8489]

Where did you get the red garden rake you used in this video and what is the model number? 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@innocentcarson8489 I actually got it at Home Hardware! I'll find out the model number

[@patriciasutton4618]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsPlease tell me who makes the straw you are using and where are they located? TY Love how concise and complete your videos are! TY

[@austin2842]

I like to start mine indoors in seed trays. Three seeds per cell, thinned to two seedlings, then plant outdoors at three weeks old and harvest 5 weeks later. Fast turnover and tons of beets.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice! I've never had much luck transplanting root crops unfortunately...

[@ChrisDavis850]

How long did your beets take to sprout? I can’t ever seem to get mine to sprout even after soaking the seeds for several hours

[@LorienGreen]

Can’t wait for this! I love beets but haven’t been able to grow them EVER. They’ll sprout, then just sit there and never grow. 😢

[@LeelaLu7]

Same here! I've tried different varieties, different timing, different soils. Nothing works 🤨 They germinate fine, grow 2 or 3 inches, most of the leaves turn red and that's it. No more growth, no tap root, nothing. Last year I left them in all winter. The leaves grew a bit more, but that's all.

[@LorienGreen]

@@LeelaLu7 yeah what is UP with that? They’re supposed to be fairly easy! I feel your pain.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Dang, sorry to heat that Lorie! What time of year are you planting them and in what zone?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@LeelaLu7Hey Leela, what zone are you in and when are you planting them?

[@LorienGreen]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I’m in southern NH, zone 5b. I’ve tried spring and summer, but the latest is a fall crop in a raised bed. We have slugs so maybe that would affect the low number of surviving seedlings, but why they just sit there is a mystery to me. It’s lows in the 50d, highs in the 70s/80s right now

[@diranu605]

This is only my second year with a vegetable garden and love growing and eating beets! I was having a hard time thinning my beets and not using them for something. So when I thinned them, I put the thinned out beets in smoothies. All of the greens were dehydrated to use later in smoothies. I REALLY enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@threewaysdivided7143]

Fortuitous timing on this one! My local community farm is just starting to pull up their first beets for the season, and my family has been talking about increasing our beet use as well. Definitely going to be filing this for reference if I can find a sunny garden patch. Thanks Jeff!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Outstanding! Once you get beets going, its all smooth sailing from there!

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks Jeff. Last year was my first year planting beets. Unfortunately the deer got to them before I could. Thanks for all of the growing tips.

[@TheeRustyCage]

Planted my first ever beets this past Saturday so this video hit right on time 🤞

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on....59 days until harvest!!!

[@jackgraham3393]

Good information for the home gardener. We grow and sell about 400 lbs per year . I use a Hoss seeder for planting, and water with drip irrigation.

[@glomontero6011]

Thank you from a new gardener.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, happy to help!

[@jackparton3198]

Amazing video thanks for sharing your experience in the garden 🪴

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers jack, thanks for watching!

[@purplethumb7887]

I've been wanting to grow beets for a while now. Excellent video with great information. Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Happy to help, best of luck with your beets!

[@charmainemrtnz]

Thanks Jeff!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers charmaine, hope all is well!

[@wrongfulconvictions1]

This was great, thank you! The mistake I've made is washing the beets and then storing them. Thanks again!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Nancy, happy to help!

[@PineappleQTpie]

Your videos are a work of art! I’ve watched and follow almost every gardening KZbinr out there and you are amazing. Thank you for your work💕

[@kahalamorse8910]

I love fresh steamed beets!😋 Thanks for teaching!❤️🌈🤙

[@annmarie3520]

Great video! Planting tomorrow!!!❤

[@OuttaDisWorldGamer]

The best channel with excellent explanations I learned so much from you. Thank you so much every day. I’m looking for it for new information love love gardening plus spring is Anway. Thank you again Eva hello from Canada.

[@AnyKeyLady]

You can't Beet another great video from Jeff!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha I see what you did there...

[@AnyKeyLady]

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[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

cant 'beet' ur advice lol. thanks. i love pickled beets and onions.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha thanks rosemary!

[@stephenmoberg8807]

Awesomeness

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@stephenmoberg8807 :-)

[@rogerrathbun444]

Beet greens are the best

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Love them!

[@menahanna3325]

This is my first time growing beets. This beets is really known vegetable in my country Egypt like you mentioned in your video 😁

[@NannaCarlstedt2]

Very good! Thaks for sharing!

[@danielleterry2331]

Getting my beds ready holy cow hauling 20 2 cubic foot bags from trailer to my beds is no easy feat but I got them all put in to amend my beds going to plant this evening and tomorrow beets, cucumbers, zucchini,cabbage,radish’s and butternut squash, pumpkin and my Cherokee wonder bush beans, carrots living in south texas our first front not expected till end of November

[@mabelmbah5738]

Thanks again, Jeff!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers mabel, thanks for watching!

[@whereswipa2268]

I sowed a garden bed of beets today for our community garden. First time growing and hoping it will do well.

[@marlenecollins801]

Thank you very much. This is what we need to know especially for beginners.

[@gryphaeon]

"This one time, at band camp..." 😂 Seriously though, great video man, i learned a lot, thanks!

[@mitzimarquez2410]

Great instructions 💯. Thank you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@mitzimarquez2410 thanks! Best of luck with all your beets!

[@mitzimarquez2410]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I planted a fall garden this year and am looking to your videos for the help I need.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@mitzimarquez2410 right on! What zone are you growing in?

[@mitzimarquez2410]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms zone 7b I believe, Western Colorado

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@mitzimarquez2410 oh wow, gotta be quick.... Winter is coming!

[@saraleclerc2455]

Love how you recap. Ty

[@Carol32547]

Dang it...I missed the live again!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Next one Carol!

[@TheCrazeenana]

I have a question this is my first garden and I have been watching your videos for months and have learned so much. I’m growing beets and want to harvest some leaves as well. I know they need leaves to grow so when can you start harvesting the leaves?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Great question.... You can harvest outside leaves as soon as there's inside ones to support it. Not too many... 2-3 per plant at a time.

[@debbiesmith297]

Thank you!

[@govindalinden7319]

Awesome video..easy to understand and clear instructions 👍thank you

[@nataliesaumur6009]

Can you plant them in the late fall like garlic and let them go over winter and have them grow in the spring?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Not normally Natalie...beets are biennials....if they get a chilling cycle (winter),, they'll just go to flower and seed.....not bulb production unfortunately.

[@TNothingFree]

Dwight, is that you!?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Quiet Jim....they don't call me assistant regional manager for nothing!

[@JamericaLife]

Thank You I learned a lot

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers jamerica, glad to hear. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@MorroccoM13]

Another great video. Do beets benefit from a light application of wood ash? I'm container growing a variety for the leaves.

[@lojoeoutdoors]

I love growing beets! I boil them, then pickle in jars. When you thin the plants, can you just toss the cut off leaves in salads?

[@BP-bx6si]

500 k subs Jeff !

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I noticed that! Hard to believe!!

[@robertmitchell6061]

How often should I fertilize my beets?

[@rebeccasterling6235]

Where can I find the straw used in this video? Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I get mine locally rebecca.....haven't found an online source yet.

[@gwynnklinck6584]

Where can your straw mulch be purchased? The bales in my area have seeds and are a real pain to deal with.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hear you on that. I get mine locally at home hardware and buckerfields.... Haven't found an online source yet!

[@angelinagarcia3748]

Yummy

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Lovin raw shredded beets in salads and wraps now! Can't get enough!

[@jeffsullivan3362]

Good info. I use a site called Still Tasty to determine storage options for vegetables. That site says beets only store 2 weeks in the fridge. I don't doubt what you said in the video but do you have any idea why they would say that?

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Lots of commercially grown Beets are put through an automated wash process that makes them Look more tasty in the store, but actually shortens their shelf life. Remember that Jeff said not to wash them!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Its exactly as patricia said....washing them just ruins the storage process. Keep them dry, remove the greens, and just brush off excess dirt. They store for a LONG time.

[@sarahspace9495]

What about fertilizing??

[@brianbarker2670]

i noticed you using a product called "Simply Straw". Is this reputed to be herbicide free? Are there retailers in BC or is this an online purchase?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@brianbarker2670 found it locally at my town's feed store... Haven't found an online source as of yet

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Not tried eating them raw - always boil them. Never eaten Beetroot leaves either.. Any recipes for raw beets? I put boiled beets in salad or garlic/tomato & beet sandwiches :) ooooh do you have a pickling beets recipe video??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Shredded in sandwiches or wraps or salads!

[@pamelakoenig7123]

beet leaves make a beautiful substitute for cabbage rolls. I use pear barley instead of rice (we can't grow rice in Alberta, so why not use something we do grow) and then make a dill garlic cream sauce to serve! Try it, you will be pleased

[@Joseph_Dredd]

@@pamelakoenig7123 oooh that sounds good, thanks for the idea :)

[@Joseph_Dredd]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Bumper harvest of beets this year so am hoping the "pull em out of the ground, trim the leaves/roots" and bung em in the fridge for 3months holds good!! Am also going to try canning some! :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Joseph_Dredd right on! So healthy too!

[@irenealvarado3494]

My son planted oh there their but I haven't seen a beat

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

When did he plant them Irene?

[@Maggdusa]

I have never tried or had beets.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Delicious!! Well worth it.

[@Frank2314-y1z]

Thank you for your videos…. I like them being that I’m from Calgary and you’re in Canada so we have lots of garden similarities.. Question I’ve tried 3 times with beets but the root maggots in the garden eat them up every time.. is there a way to help them without commercial insecticide? Thank you friwnd

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks for watching! For beets, I'd go containers... You can grow unlimited amounts in large containers. Then, find a crop the maggots don't like and cycle them through for a couple of seasons. Once clear, move back to beets. Also grow cover crops over winter to prevent egg laying

[@lilycardoso4679]

Great, i need help with beets. They always take forever and only a few get big enough. Is it the soil or something else?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They definitely can take a long time..I find that its a combo of soil and too warm of weather that stalls them out.

[@lilycardoso4679]

Great video. I'm going to plant now how you explained.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@lilycardoso4679 Keep us updated lily....we'll crack this one!

[@lassalkey138]

NEW JAMAICAN SUBSCRIBER...thank you! But, my Beets germinated in just 3 days! ( Maybe it's because of our tropical weather?)

[@jeffsullivan3362]

I've grown beets for a few years, some good results and some not so good. Every video I watch says beet seed have multiple seeds but I've only ever seen one sprout from my seeds. Any idea why?

[@CharlieThompson-pv5it]

Egypt is in Africa.

[@princessmargaretuncommonwe7209]

Sadly, for me, the deer come and thin them out. Or, actually, they wipe them out. They LOVE beet tops!!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ugggh.......sorry to hear that! Been quite lucky the deer haven't discovered us yet...

[@sparkoflight963]

My beets are consistently small no matter what I do..

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Have you tried growing them in the fringe times of the year like spring and fall?

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[@angelinagarcia3748]

Tunmy

[@LarryAniel-w6r]

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[@sircorkysriley4904]

when do you remove the straw?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I actually never do.....it just breaks down into the soil eventually. :-)

[@windhamflowers]

Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much you guys, too kind!!