Planting beets
Plant the seeds in a prepared beforehand seedbed when the soil can be worked in spring. You should sow the seeds 1/2-inch deep and in rows from 12 to 18 inches or more apart, which depends on the method of cultivation.
Succession planting can be done after a three week breaks throughout the season. You should avoid only seeding when daytime temperatures are about 80 degrees F, and wait until it is a little bit cooler. Most beet varieties will mature from 55 to 70 days and can be planted any time until late summer.
When the plants are well established, the mulch will conserve soil moisture, prevent it from drying up and help keep off weed growth. Any cultivation should be very shallow to avoid to the beet roots damage. Additional watering may be necessary only during dry periods.
Do not forget about weeds, insects and diseases control. The main insect and disease problems of beets are flea beetles, leaf miners, aphids and Cercospora leaf spot. Routine control of the crop can help to notice the major pest infestation.