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'Burpee's Golden' Beets
 
Sub-Category: Specialty
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: 3-inch golden roots that do not bleed. Tops are good raw or cooked.
Days To Maturity: 50-55
Seed Sources: Seed Savers Exchange - updated in 2014

 
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Overall: (3.3 Stars)Overall
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Yield: (2.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (2.2 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/19/2009 by LongIsland - An experienced gardener

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Suffolk, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

These were about the best beets I've tasted. I will definitely plant again. Be sure to plant lots of seeds, as germination rate was low and many seedlings did not survive after transplanting. Also will try drip irrigation next time as they didn't receive consistent moisture last season.
 

Reviewed on 01/24/2007 by California Olive - An experienced gardener

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California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

To increase the rate of germination, plant in warm soil or water in the seeds with hot water when you plant them. Both roots and greens have nice flavor.
 

Reviewed on 11/20/2006 by Nancy Strasser - An experienced gardener

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Pulaski, Virginia, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Very poor production: poor germination and weak seedlings. Beets are very tasty. Greens are tasty & beautiful (light green with golden stems). Worth growing, but it better not be the ONLY beet variety you plant (or you'll go hungry).
 

Reviewed on 11/15/2006 by dgsf - An intermediate gardener

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San Francisco, California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I think I must have gotten less than 20% germination with these. Taste was ok, but not very sweet. Looks good on the plate, though.
 

Reviewed on 08/27/2005 by Nancy B - An intermediate gardener

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Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Weak sprouter, but pretty and tasty when ya get em!
 

Reviewed on 09/13/2004 by Catskills - An experienced gardener

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Ulster, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

IF they germinate they do fine. Beautiful flesh and leaves but LOW germination for us. We still plant them though. People who don't love beets like these.
 




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