Beets

Both beets and carrots are ideal for small space Alberta gardens.  They thrive in our cool spring and fall seasons, have a long shelf life so we can have fresh vitamins into the winter, and they thrive in small space gardens and containers. From Seed to Seedling Before you plant, check your soil.  Both crops prefer loamy, well drained soils.  If you pour water on your soil and the puddle doesn’t drain, consider fluffing the top shade depth with peat moss.  You also plant the seeds on the top of small ridges for better drainage. The best way to grow roots veggies is to direct seed them.  You usually do this in mid-May (weather-dependent, of course) once the soil has thawed.  Test to see if the soil is warm enough by digging your finger into the first inch; if it’s chilly to the touch wait a few days or the seed will have trouble germinating. To seed, tap a row about 2 cm deep and sprinkle it about half full with peat moss.  The peat will ...