When planting you will need to thin them out as you can get more than one seedling from each seed, and they take about 50 to 70 days to mature. Remember that beet tops can be eaten and they are very nutritious.
Beets contain lots of iron and are high in fiber. They also contain calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
The video below gives lots of information on beets and also shows how to plant them.
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