{"product_id":"beets","title":"Merlin Organic (F1) Beet Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kakaseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/%E7%94%9C%E8%8F%9C%E6%A0%B9%E7%94%9F%E9%95%BF%E6%B8%A9%E5%BA%A61-1024x351.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-rate crops grow quickly in light or loamy soils with a pH over 6.0. In general, cool temperatures produce the best flesh color. Acute weather fluctuations will cause zoning (white rings) in the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom direct seeding; subtract 14–21 days if transplants are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed in a cold frame or indoors in early spring, about 5-6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts become infrequent. Sow 1\/2\" deep, 2–3 seeds per cell in 72- or 128-cell flats. Transplant 3\" apart in rows 12–18\" apart. Beets transplanted using this method may not be as uniform as direct-seeded beets, and taproots will tangle, requiring the harvester to gently pull out the root while holding back the rest. However, transplanted beets can bring earlier harvests if poor weather conditions persist and interfere with direct seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDIRECT SEEDING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin early sowings when soil has warmed to 45°F (7°C). Sow 15 seeds\/ft. 1\/2\" deep, rows 12–18\" apart. Thin to 1 plant per 3\". For a continuous supply of greens and small tender beets, sow seed at 2-week intervals until 8 weeks before regular heavy frosts are expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1M\/66', 5M\/333', 436M\/acre at 15 seeds\/ft. and 18\" between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDISEASE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep beets well-irrigated to prevent scab, the same disorder that affects potatoes, causing raised brown rough spots on the mature roots. Internal breakdown or browning is most likely to occur in alkaline soils after prolonged hot, dry periods. This is caused by a boron deficiency. Rotate crops to prevent Cercospora leaf spot, which is especially important for bunching and baby-leaf beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when roots reach desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Fresh Market: Wash and store bunches up to 10 days at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity. For Winter Storage: Cut tops, wash, and store roots up to 6 months at 32°F (0°C) and 95% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSIZED SEEDS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sized\" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Beet seeds are sized, except when noted in the product description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEEDS\/LB.:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvg. 37,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePACKET:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350 seeds, sows 23'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally smooth, uniform, and sweet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, uniform, round roots with high sugar content. Tops are somewhat smaller than Red Ace and can be used for bunching. Our best-tasting beet. Also available with NOP-compliant pelleting. 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