To grow beets in a raised bed, first position your raised bed where it will receive 4–5 hours of direct, morning sunlight each day. Then, fill the raised bed with a mixture of compost, sandy topsoil, and potting mix. Once your soil is in place, plant beets in rows, water until they sprout, and thin …
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One inch (2.5 cm) of water per week is ideal for beet plants. Fresh beets are not a thirsty crop and don’t require much water for strong root development. As long as you keep the soil moist, most varieties of beets will thrive with this amount of water. Because of how little water is needed, …
Beets need 4 to 5 hours of full sun each day. This cool-season vegetable tolerates shade well, but still requires 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. The best approach is to give your plants sun in the morning and shade or dappled sunlight in the afternoon when temperatures are hot. In temperate climates, however, your …
