Touchstone Gold Beets: Sweet, Vibrant, and Easy to Grow
Touchstone Gold is a premium golden beet variety that stands out for its exceptional flavor and striking appearance. Maturing in just 55-60 days, these beets offer a unique combination of vibrant orange-gold skin and bright yellow flesh. Unlike traditional red beets, Touchstone Gold boasts a milder, sweeter taste that retains its beautiful color when cooked, making it a versatile choice for various culinary applications.
These golden beets are prized for their smooth, round roots that typically reach 3-4 inches in diameter. Their sweet, delicate flavor makes them perfect for roasting, grilling, steaming, or enjoying raw in salads. The solid green tops with light yellow petioles are not only attractive but also edible, adding a nutritious and colorful element to your meals. Touchstone Gold’s non-bleeding characteristic when cut or peeled is a significant advantage, keeping your hands and other ingredients stain-free during preparation.
Touchstone Gold beets thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. They can be direct-seeded as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, with successive plantings every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest. These beets perform well in both garden beds and containers, making them suitable for various growing setups. For optimal root development, thin seedlings to 2-4 inches apart in rows spaced 12-24 inches apart.
Growing Success Tips:
- Ensure consistent moisture, especially during root development
- Add well-composted organic matter to the soil before planting
- Thin seedlings properly to avoid overcrowding and promote even growth
- Harvest when roots reach 3-4 inches in diameter for best flavor and texture
Touchstone Gold beets offer gardeners and cooks alike a unique, visually appealing, and delicious alternative to traditional beets. Their ease of cultivation, versatility in the kitchen, and striking golden color make them a valuable addition to any vegetable garden or gourmet menu.
For extended storage, remove greens and store roots in a cool, humid environment.
Product Features
- Maturity: 55-60 days
- Root size: 3-4 inches in diameter
- Color: Orange-gold skin, bright yellow flesh
- Leaf type: Solid green tops with light yellow petioles
- Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
- Planting depth: 1/2 inch
- Spacing: 2-4 inches between plants, 12-24 inches between rows
- Water needs: Consistent moisture
Key Benefits
- Sweeter and milder flavor compared to red beets
- Non-bleeding flesh when cut or peeled
- Versatile for various cooking methods
- Attractive and edible greens for added nutrition
