vegetable variety in zone 7a
Golden beet in zone 7a
Golden · Beta vulgaris
- Zone
- 7a 0°F to 5°F
- Growing season
- 210 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 70
The verdict
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About Golden
Mild, sweet, delicate; orange-skinned yellow-fleshed beets. Fresh, roasting, salads. Less earthy than red types, doesn't bleed onto other ingredients.
Critical timing for zone 7a
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Common challenges in zone 7a
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Brown rot
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ High humidity disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7a
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Golden in adjacent zones
Other beet varieties for zone 7a
- Bull's Blood
Earthy, sweet, intensely red; deep wine-red roots and decorative dark red foliage. Roasting, micro greens, orn…
- Chioggia
Mild, sweet, less earthy; red-and-white concentric ring patterns when sliced. Fresh raw on salads, lightly roa…
- Detroit Dark Red
Sweet, earthy, classic deep-red beet flavor; uniformly round dark roots. Roasting, pickling, borscht, fresh sa…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Golden beet grow in zone 7a?
Yes. Golden is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 7a.
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Image: "Beta vulgaris, San Francisco farmers market", by Frank Schulenburg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.
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