{"product_id":"beet-sugar-seeds","title":"Beet Sugar Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Beet is a high-sugar heirloom grown for its large, pale, cone-shaped roots packed with natural sweetness. These beet seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) produce big white-to-cream roots traditionally used for making beet sugar and syrup, and they double as an excellent, nutritious livestock and wildlife feed. It is a rewarding grow for homesteaders and hobbyists curious about home sugar-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for homesteaders, self-sufficiency gardeners, and hobby growers who want to make beet syrup or grow a sweet, productive feed root for animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/2 inch deep, 1–2 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart, thinning to 4–6 inches to allow the large roots room to size up. Give full sun, deep loose soil, and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots mature in about 90–95 days and grow much larger than table beets. Harvest in fall before hard frost, once roots are full-sized; the sugar content is highest after a long, cool finish to the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweet white roots can be boiled down into homemade beet syrup or sugar, and they make hearty, nutritious feed for livestock and wildlife. This is a productive, old-fashioned crop for the self-reliant garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012858306767,"sku":"ORIVBS_09_14","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Beet-Sugar-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266646930.png?v=1783372974","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/beet-sugar-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}