Vibrant Color Fusion: A stunning mix of rainbow beetroots, blending deep reds, golden yellows, and earthy whites for a visually striking dish or juice. Nutrient Powerhouse: Packed with antioxidants, folate, and potassium, offering a healthy boost with every sip or bite. Sweet & Earthy Flavor: Combines the natural sweetness of golden beets with the robust, earthy tones of red and white varieties. Versatile Use: Perfect for smoothies, salads, or roasted dishes, adding both flavor and a pop of color to your meals. Quality: All Beetroot seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 5" wide by 7" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Rainbow Beetroot Mix, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris, is a vibrant and flavorful collection of beet varieties that bring a spectrum of colors to both the garden and the plate. Often referred to by nicknames such as Rainbow Blend Beets, Gourmet Blend Beets, or Mixed Colors Beets, this mix typically includes an array of striking varieties: Detroit Dark Red, with its rich burgundy hue; Golden Detroit, sporting bright orange-yellow roots; Chioggia, famous for its pink-and-white bullseye rings; Albino White, offering pure white flesh; and Ruby Queen, a fuchsia-red beauty with purple undertones. Some blends may also feature additional types like Bull’s Blood Scarletta, Subeto, Boldor, or Cylindra, each contributing unique shades and flavors ranging from earthy to sweet. These beets are not only a visual delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with folate, manganese, potassium, and antioxidants like betalains. Growing Rainbow Beetroot Mix from seeds is a straightforward process that rewards gardeners with a colorful harvest. Start by sowing seeds directly outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall crop, in a sunny spot with well-drained, loamy soil boasting a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Dig shallow drills about 1/2 inch deep and 12-18 inches apart, dropping seeds 1-2 inches apart within the rows—pre-soaking them in warm water for an hour can hasten germination, which typically takes 5-10 days. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 3-4 inches apart to allow roots room to swell, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Beets thrive in cool weather, maturing in 48-70 days, and benefit from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and deter weeds. Harvest when roots reach 1-3 inches in diameter for tender baby beets or let them grow larger for a hearty yield, twisting off the tops to preserve their vibrant colors.