Touchstone Gold Beets: Sweet, Vibrant, and Easy to Grow
Discover the culinary delight of Touchstone Gold Beets, a superior golden beet variety that’s taking gardens by storm. Ready for harvest in just 55-60 days, these beets boast vibrant golden-yellow flesh that retains its stunning color even after cooking[1][3]. With their smooth, globe-shaped roots growing up to 3 inches in diameter, Touchstone Gold offers a visually appealing and delicious alternative to traditional red beets.
Touchstone Gold Beets are prized for their exceptionally sweet and mild flavor, making them a favorite among beet enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The roots are perfect for raw consumption, roasting, or adding a pop of color to salads. Unlike their red counterparts, these golden beauties won’t stain your hands or bleed onto other foods, ensuring clean and attractive plating. The solid green tops are not only attractive but also edible, providing a versatile two-in-one crop for your garden.
These beets thrive in full sun to partial shade, growing to a mature height of 12-18 inches[4]. With proper spacing of 4-6 inches between plants, Touchstone Gold Beets develop consistently round roots that are a joy to harvest. Their improved germination and performance over other golden cultivars make them a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds directly in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5
- Keep soil consistently moist, providing about an inch of water per week
- Thin seedlings when they reach 2-4 inches tall for optimal root development
- Harvest when roots are 1-3 inches in diameter for the most tender and flavorful beets
Touchstone Gold Beets offer a unique combination of visual appeal, sweet flavor, and ease of cultivation that will elevate any home garden or gourmet kitchen. For continuous harvests, consider succession planting every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season.
Product Features
- Vibrant golden-yellow flesh
- Globe-shaped roots up to 3 inches in diameter
- Solid green, edible tops
- Open-pollinated variety
- Days to maturity: 55-60
- Planting depth: 1/2 inch
- Row spacing: 12-18 inches
- Soil temperature for germination: 50-85°F
Key Benefits
- Retains color when cooked
- Sweeter and milder than red beets
- Doesn’t stain or bleed
- Improved germination and performance
