Beets

Soil: Like light, loose, well drained, cool soil. Also love soil high in Potassium and Boron.
Spacing: Plant about an inch apart and thin to about 2-3 inches apart
Problems: Spinach Leaf Miner -; Scab - Can be controlled by not allowing the soil to dry out.; Internal Black Spot - Can be controlled by preventing Boron deficiencies.
Harvest: Greens and Beets can be eaten at any time the younger the better. If they over mature they get woody.
Pollination: None Required
Seed Information: Average about 2000 seeds/ounce. Beet seed are pieces of beet pulp and actually contains several seeds requiring you to thin.
Watering: Beets enjoy moist soil and frequent watering. Dry periods will cause woody beets.
Fertilizing: Beets benefit from plenty of Potassium and Boron