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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 12, 2011
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    Sounds like the beets may not be mature or ready for harvest. They can be grown throughout fall/winter in warmer areas. You may need to allow more time to pass and then check the plants again to see if they have reached the desired size. The following article may be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htm

    Additionally, adding some phosphorus-rich fertilizer will help with root development.

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    Nikki on
    July 18, 2011
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    It sounds like chlorosis, which is an iron deficiency, either caused by too little iron or too little nitrogen (which prevents iron uptake). Here is more information on that problem and how to fix it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm

    This article will help wtih growing beets: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htm

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    Heather on
    September 17, 2011
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    Believe it or not, storing in sand is best for beets. Remove the greens (leaving about an inch of stems) and place the beets in a container of slightly damp play sand. Store the container in a cool place.

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    Nikki on
    October 27, 2011
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    Beets are considered a cool weather crop, enjoying both spring and fall seasons. Here is info on growing this vegetable: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htm

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    Heather on
    February 27, 2012
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    Any plant can technically be transplanted, but with short lived root vegetable annuals like carrots and beets, the time it would take for the plant to recover from the damage is often as long as it would be to replant new seeds and grown them. Because of this, people often do not transplant them.

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    Allythescot on
    February 27, 2012
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    Ty Heather,Ally

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    Nikki on
    March 22, 2012
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    Beets and cabbage make wonderful companions in the garden. To ensure that these plants have plenty of room while growing, I would space them at least a foot from one another, if not more depending on the number of plants and available space.

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    Nikki on
    April 28, 2012
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    Make sure your soil is loose and drains well. Also, add some phosphorus to the soil to help with root growth. This article will help with growing beets: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htm

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