Beeys BADGER FLAME
Beta vulgaris
 
Badger Flame beets are a sweet, mild-flavored variety with a cylindrical shape and a vibrant orange-yellow color inside. They are known for having less of the earthy aftertaste found in traditional beets, making them enjoyable to eat raw. Their distinctive "flame-like" striations are visible when cut, and they can be used in a variety of culinary applications. 
 
Badger Flame beets are a unique beet variety developed by Dan Barber and Irwin Goldman that has been featured in articles by Forbes. The beet is prized for its flame-colored skin, sweet flavor, and tender flesh, which stays mild and doesn't become earthy when cooked
 
Soil and Nutrient Requirements
 
Beets appreciate loose, well drained soils with acidity between 6.2 and 6.8, but they will tolerate 6.0-7.5 and a wide range of soil textures. Heavy clay soils can be helped by the addition of organic matter, but make sure it is well composted or it will increase the risk of scab. Best quality arises from deeply cultivated raised beds, free of stones and debris. Fertilize with the ratio of 1-2-2 (N-P-K) seven days before seeding. 1-3 side dressings may be necessary. Beets can suffer from internal black spot if boron levels are inadequate. Use 1lb of boron per acre.
 
Seeding Depth
½”-3/4”
Plant Spacing
Thin to 2-4” depending on desired size
Row Spacing
12-24"
 
When to Sow
Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring, or up to 6-8 weeks before fall frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F.
 
Other Considerations
Fluctuations in the weather can cause white zoning in the roots.
Keep beets well weeded. Beets fighting for space become tough and stringy.
Too much nitrogen can cause a lot of leaf growth at the expense of root development.
 
Harvest
Harvest when roots reach desired size. For winter storage, allow crop to stand for a few mild frosts, but harvest before a hard freeze. For beet greens, harvest starting around five weeks, or when leaves are ~3”. Use floating row covers to extend season.
 
Storage
Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F and 95% humidity, cut tops at 1” above crown, wash and let dry. Roots store well for up to 6 months. For best storage of greens, cool with water immediately after harvest and refrigerate in a plastic bag to retain moisture.
 
Avg seeds per pkt : 100