White Beet

Family: Amaranthaceae Root Vegetable

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Silk-smooth and luminous, White Beet delivers a creamy, ivory-gold root with a sweet, earthy gentleness and a fine, tender bite.

At maturity in about 55 days, the roots form a neat, rounded silhouette with a crisp skin and a velvety interior that stays pleasantly smooth. Grow it for standout color in salads and for elegant roasting, simmering, and pickling—its pale beauty turns every platter into a statement.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Rosette

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White Beet Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	50
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This white beet is built for the calm luxury of a creamy, ivory bite—no harsh beet intensity, just sweet earth and velvet texture. Roast or puree it and you’ll taste why it holds its composure on the plate, especially with lemon, dill, and browned fat.

Best Uses

roast until caramelized at the edges, then slice for clean, elegant plating
simmer into a velvety puree or soup base without turning starchy or grainy
pickle for bright, creamy-tasting rounds that keep their smooth texture
serve raw or lightly steamed in salads where the pale flesh stays tender

Flavor Profile

sweet, earthy gentleness silky, creamy interior with a fine tender bite mild vegetal finish

Kitchen Pairings

black pepper goat cheese lemon juice balsamic vinegar fresh dill brown butter

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects white beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris), and how do I manage it?

White beet commonly suffers from leaf spot/early blight–type fungal issues (often after wet foliage) and from beet leafminers on young leaves. Remove and discard infected leaves promptly, water at the soil line (not over the plants), and space plants to dry quickly in airflow. If leafminer damage appears, cover seedlings with insect netting and use frequent checks to remove heavily mined leaves early.

How often should I water white beet during the main growing phase to keep it sweet and tender?

During active leaf and root bulking (roughly weeks 3–7 after germination), keep soil consistently evenly moist—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and rainfall. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings, but don’t allow prolonged dry spells because roots can become woody and pithy. Avoid waterlogging; use loose soil so excess water drains well.

How can I tell when white beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 55 days from sowing, or sooner if you want smaller roots. Check size by gently brushing soil away at the crown—roots are typically ready when the bulb is about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) wide for best texture. If stems are forming and roots stay small, harvest immediately to prevent toughness.