{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-beet-merlin-4-non-gmo-hybrid-seed-sizes-available","title":"Pelleted Seed Beet Merlin 4 Non-GMO, Hybrid Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #16540d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted Seed Beet Merlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produces smooth, round red beets with dependable uniformity, sweet flavor, and a rich color that looks beautiful on the plate. This hybrid variety matures in about 75 days and works well for fresh eating, roasting, steaming, pickling, juicing, and market-style bunches. The pelleted seed is easier to see, handle, space, and sow accurately, making it a practical choice for containers, raised beds, garden rows, and larger plantings. Choose from 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 93%. Test Date: 03\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Merlin Pelleted Beet Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform round roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow smooth, evenly shaped beets that are easy to clean, prepare, and serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy naturally sweet roots fresh, roasted, steamed, pickled, or blended into colorful recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlin reaches maturity in about 75 days under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The uniform coating makes small beet seed easier to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/460436275457\" title=\"Pelleted Seeds for Precision Planting\"\u003esee, handle, space, and sow accurately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seed-count options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds for a small garden, succession planting, or a larger harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow beets in cool weather during spring or fall. Make additional sowings every few weeks for a steady harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil free of large stones so roots can develop smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart or direct-sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow pelleted seed about ½ inch deep. Avoid burying the pellets too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep moisture consistent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelleted seeds need steady moisture while the coating softens and seedlings emerge. Do not let the seedbed dry out during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings when they are established so developing roots have room to size up. The young greens are edible and can be harvested gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed moderately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide balanced fertility and avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leaves at the expense of roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest at the right size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull beets when roots reach the size you prefer. Smaller roots are often especially tender and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are proud to supply quality seeds to home gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® participates in the GO TEXAN agriculture program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We support the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat customer service:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are here to help you choose seeds and get your garden growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice young beets thinly for salads and add tender beet greens to mixed greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast whole or cubed roots with olive oil and herbs until tender and caramelized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam beets gently to soften them while keeping their deep color and earthy sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve cooked slices in a vinegar brine for a bright side dish or sandwich topping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuiced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine beet with apple, carrot, citrus, or ginger for a colorful fresh juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté young beet leaves with garlic, oil, or butter for a tender leafy side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #f20d0d;\"\u003eOrder Merlin Pelleted Beet Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #f20d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your seed count and grow sweet, uniform beets for colorful garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximate values per 1 cup of raw sliced beet, about 136g. Values refer to harvested beet roots, not seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106mg (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13g (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8g (14% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mg (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148mcg (37% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 442mg (9% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root size, shape, color intensity, sweetness, and maturity vary with temperature, soil, moisture, sunlight, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep unused pelleted seed sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePellet handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep pelleted seed dry before planting and provide steady moisture after sowing so the coating can soften and seedlings can emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stated harvest time is approximate and depends on local conditions and cultural practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. 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