Sugar Beets are delicious sweet, white conical beets the size of russet potatoes! They are a natural source of sugar and even used as the world’s second biggest source of sugar, next to sugar cane. Sugar beets are excellent pickled, boiled, roasted, or steamed. Sugar Beet greens and microgreens can be added to salads or used as garnishes. Both the roots and greens are nutritious – rich in vitamins C, A, and fiber. Also Known As: Common Beet, Sucrose Beet, Sweet White Beet. Plant Name: Beet, Sugar Latin Name: Beta vulgaris Days to Germinate: 5-10 Days to Harvest: 90 Plant Height: 12 – 18 Inches Spread: 6 – 12 Inches Growth Habit: Root USDA Zones: 2-11 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated GMO: No Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2025 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Brand: TomorrowSeeds Manufacturer: TomorrowSeeds