Sugar Beet Seeds - 1 LB ~24,000 Seeds - Beta vulgaris Superior Germination Rates - Non-GMO - Heirloom - Open Pollinated Farm & Garden Vegetable Seeds 90 Days to Full Maturity - Annual Crop - Not Intended to Over-winter - All Zones in the U.S.A Sustainable Seed Company - Family Owned & Operated - Premium Quality - Ethical & Sustainable Seeds Sugar beets are a natural source of sugar and where most of the sugar industry derives its sugar from these days. Beets are up to 1 foot long and can weigh from 3-5 pounds. Seeding rates are from 10-15 lb. per acre.
That means you need to thin them to make sure they have enough room to grow. Very frost tolerant. Tops can grow 1-2' tall. Beet tops can be eaten, lightly grazed or fed to animals.