{"product_id":"beet-rainbow-mix-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Beet Rainbow Mix 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(214, 58, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet Rainbow Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings four classic heirloom varieties into one packet: Detroit Dark Red, Golden Detroit, White Albino, and Chioggia. Grow a spectrum of colors, flavors, and textures from a single sowing, then enjoy the roots fresh, roasted, pickled, or stored for later. Each variety matures in about 60 days, making this mix a smart choice for repeat spring and fall plantings. Harvest colorful roots and tender greens for two useful crops from one garden row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlice into your harvest and discover what makes this blend special: Detroit Dark Red adds rich burgundy color, Golden Detroit brings sunny yellow flesh, White Albino provides a pale contrast, and Chioggia reveals pink-and-white concentric rings when cut raw. Together, they turn a simple garden harvest into a colorful cutting-board display. Exact proportions vary from packet to packet, so each planting offers its own combination rather than an equal number of every variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeets bring earthy flavor and a satisfying texture to everyday meals. Roast mixed-color wedges for a warm side dish, shred young roots into a crisp slaw, or serve cooked slices in salads and grain bowls. Roasting concentrates their natural sweetness, while fresh lemon or a tangy dressing provides contrast. Red beet juices can stain the lighter varieties, so prepare them separately when preserving each color matters. Chioggia's distinctive raw rings may soften or fade during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a steady harvest, sow small batches as your local cool-season growing window allows. Check developing roots rather than relying on the calendar alone, and harvest smaller roots for convenient kitchen portions. Beet seed clusters may produce more than one seedling, making thinning especially important for root development. Pick a few tender outer leaves for greens while leaving enough foliage to support the growing roots. This mix lets you explore four varieties in one garden row without choosing just one color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 10\/25. DGS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Beet Rainbow Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Heirlooms in One Packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detroit Dark Red, Golden Detroit, White Albino, and Chioggia provide a beautiful range for the garden and kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red, golden yellow, clean white, and candy-striped roots bring variety to salads, roasted dishes, and pickling jars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady in About 60 Days:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dependable cool-season crop for successive sowings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy both colorful roots and nutritious beet greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time-tested varieties valued for reliable harvests and authentic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost in spring, or 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost in fall. Beets thrive in 50 to 75°F weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the best root development, though plants tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use loose, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Remove rocks and clumps to prevent forked roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ½ inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart once they reach about 2 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination, but do not let plants sit in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen, which favors leaves over roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull roots when 1½ to 3 inches in diameter. Harvest young greens as needed without taking too many leaves from any one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss whole or halved beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 400°F until fork-tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice cooked beets and preserve in a vinegar brine with sugar and spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw \u0026amp; Shredded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate into slaws, salads, or grain bowls for bright crunch and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend or juice with apple, ginger, and lemon for a boldly colored drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeet Greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté young greens with garlic and olive oil as you would spinach or Swiss chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Beet Rainbow Mix Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a full spectrum of color and flavor to your garden and kitchen with this four-variety heirloom beet blend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested beet roots, not planting seeds. Per ½ cup, approximately 85g cooked beets.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65mg (3% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8g (3% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2g (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5mg (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68mcg (17% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 259mg (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3mg (16% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7mg (4% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beet Rainbow Mix contains four heirloom varieties. Exact ratios of each variety per packet vary naturally. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored beet seeds remain viable for 2 to 4 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beets grow best as a cool-season crop in USDA Zones 2 to 10. Check local frost dates before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eLemon-Herb Roasted Rainbow Beets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse harvested roots from your Rainbow Mix plants, not the planting seeds in the packet. Serves 4. Prep time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 35 to 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pounds harvested mixed-color beet roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon wedges, optional, for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat oven to 400°F. Trim beet tops, reserving greens for another dish if desired. Scrub the roots under running water, peel and cut into roughly 1-inch wedges or chunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss beets with olive oil, salt and pepper. To preserve the lighter colors, toss red beets separately and place them on a separate baking sheet or in a separate section without mixing juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread in a single layer on rimmed baking sheets. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork. Smaller pieces may finish sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice, add lemon zest and sprinkle with parsley. Arrange the red pieces last if you want to limit color bleeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm or chilled with lemon wedges if desired. Chioggia's raw pink-and-white rings may fade during cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional topping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add crumbled goat cheese or toasted walnuts just before serving, if suitable for your household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash reserved beet greens well and sauté separately with garlic and olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3 to 4 days. 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