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A White Albino beet with a pure white round root and green tops in a sunny garden.

How to Grow White Albino Beets From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

White Albino is the beet for anyone who loves beets but not the mess. Its round roots grow a snowy, pure white all the way through, so there is no red pigment to stain your hands, your cutting board, or the rest of your dinner. The flavor is remarkably sweet and mild, which wins over kids and skeptics alike. This heirloom, non-GMO variety is easy to direct sow and ready to pull in about 55 days.

This is the quick guide to White Albino. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, sowing, feeding, and troubleshooting beets, see our complete guide to growing beets from seed.

Quick start

Direct sow White Albino seeds about half an inch deep in loose, cool soil once the ground can be worked in spring, and sow again in late summer for a fall crop. Each wrinkled seed is really a cluster, so thin the seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart once they reach a couple inches tall. The roots size up in about 55 days. Harvest when the shoulders are 1 to 2 inches across for the sweetest, most tender white beets.

Best tip

Pull White Albino a touch early for the sweetest, most tender roots, since oversized beets can turn woody. In hot-summer regions like Texas and the Southeast, grow it as a fall and winter crop so the roots mature in cool weather, while gardeners in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest can plant it in early spring for a summer harvest.

At a glance

How to Grow White Albino Beets From Seed — growing specifications at a glance
Botanical name	Beta vulgaris
Plant type	Cool-season biennial grown as an annual
USDA zones	2 to 11 (grown as an annual)
Sun	Full sun to part shade (6+ hours)
Days to maturity	~55 days
Height	10 to 14 inches
Spacing	3 to 4 inches apart
Water	Even and consistent; about 1 inch a week

Uses

White Albino is a kitchen favorite wherever you want beet flavor without the pink stain, so it is perfect for salads, roasted vegetable trays, gratins, and even pickles that keep their pale color. Its gentle sweetness makes it a great pick for kids and anyone new to beets. Roast or steam the roots to deepen the sugar, and remember the leafy greens are edible too, delicious sauteed like chard.

Frequently asked questions

How long do White Albino beets take to mature?

White Albino beets are ready in about 55 days from sowing. You can start pulling them earlier as baby beets, or leave them a little longer for full-size roots. Because they mature quickly, they are a great choice for succession sowing through spring and fall.

What do White Albino beets look and taste like?

This variety produces round, pure white roots with no red pigment at all. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and mild, without the earthy bite some red beets have. Because there is no color to bleed, White Albino will not stain your hands, cutting boards, or the other foods on your plate.

What is the best way to use White Albino beets?

White Albino shines in any dish where you do not want pink bleed, so it is perfect for salads, roasted vegetable medleys, and gratins that stay their natural color. Its gentle sweetness also makes it a hit with kids and picky eaters. Roast or steam the roots to bring out even more sugar, and do not toss the greens.

Any growing tips for White Albino beets?

Sow the seeds directly in the garden about half an inch deep, since beets do not like being transplanted. Each wrinkled seed is actually a cluster of seeds, so thin the seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart once they are a couple inches tall for well-shaped roots. Keep the soil evenly moist to prevent woody, cracked beets.

Ready to grow your own? Grab a packet of White Albino beet seeds and enjoy sweet, snow-white roots that never stain your hands or your dinner. For the full step-by-step, see our complete beet growing guide linked at the top of this page.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.