White Albino Beets

**THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON**Seed Count: Approx. 80 Seeds Days to Maturity: 50 Days Description: This high yielding, round, pure white, gourmet, heirloom beet originated from Holland.  It's smooth with super sweet, white flesh, and great beet flavor.  It's unusually tasty, with delicious greens as well, and great storage capabilities.  Plus, it doesn't stain!  This beet doesn't lose its tenderness or flavor, even when it gets big.  White albino beets taste great roasted, fried, boiled, steamed, or pickled.  They're also used for making sugar.   How To Grow Sowing:  Sow beet seeds in well-worked, well drained soil in full sun. Beets are sensitive to acidic soils and prefer a pH of 6.0 – 7.0. If your soil is more acidic, add Garden Lime as directed on the bag. Sow thinly, in rows 12 inches apart and cover with ½ inch of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to about 3" apart, when seedlings are 1-2" tall. Beet seeds are actually clusters of seeds and require more thi