Name: 'Burpees Golden' Yellow Beetroot - Beta vulgaris
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Traditional cultivation method & heirloom variety. Genetically stable & open-pollinated - 100% free from hybrid breeding, GMOs, and synthetic fertilizers. Organically propagated - Non-proprietary variety.

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Harvest year:

2024

Seed viability:

5 years (species-specific)

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'Burpees Golden' Yellow Beetroot – Historic rarity with golden-yellow flesh.

This variety is a traditional, open-pollinated yellow beet with a mild-sweet flavor, tender texture, and bright golden-yellow flesh. It ripens mid-season and is ideally suited for cultivation in open ground, greenhouses, or containers. Robust and high-yielding, it is perfect for self-sufficiency and organic gardening.

Origin & History

The variety was introduced in 1940 by the renowned U.S. seed company W. Atlee Burpee & Co. and is among the first commercially available yellow beet varieties of international significance. It was specifically bred for its non-staining, golden-yellow roots and mild flavor. To this day, it remains a valued cultural heritage in international organic gardening.

Appearance & Characteristics

The plant grows biennially and, in the first year, forms a compact leaf rosette with rich green, slightly wavy leaves and yellow veins. The roots develop quickly and evenly.

Root details:

Size: Medium, approx. 6–8 cm in diameter
Shape: Round to slightly flattened, smooth
Color: Orange exterior, golden-yellow interior
Texture: Tender, juicy, fine-grained
Flavor: Mild-sweet, aromatic – less earthy than red varieties

Usage & Cultivation Highlights

‘Burpee’s Golden’ is ideal for raw salads, steamed vegetables, soups, and pickling. Its mild flavor makes it especially child-friendly and an attractive alternative to the classic red beet. Perfect for colorful vegetable platters, as its color remains during cooking, and young leaves can be used like Swiss chard.

The variety grows reliably in open ground, greenhouses, and pots. It prefers humus-rich, deep soils and consistent watering. In mixed cultivation, it harmonizes well with lettuce, kohlrabi, and herbs. The roots store well in cool, dry conditions – ideal for winter supplies.

Compared to red beet varieties, ‘Burpee’s Golden’ is particularly mild in flavor and does not stain – ideal for gardeners who appreciate robust, open-pollinated vegetables with historical character.

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Origin & Cultivation at a Glance

First mention:

1940

Breeder:

Burpee Seed Company

Origin:

Propagation site:

Algarve - Portugal

Suitable for:

Open field, Greenhouse, Balcony / pot, Urban gardening, Raised bed, Plant towers or tiered systems

Care requirements:

Low – easy to care for, ideal for beginners.

Overwintering:

Not winter-hardy – can be cultivated outdoors as an annual. Overwintering only possible in frost-free conditions for seed production.

Suitability for cultivation and use:

Early crop, Summer crop, Fall crop, Peak season, Variety conservation, Biodiversity, Educational projects / School garden, Self-sufficiency, Direct marketing, Ornamental variety, Fresh consumption, Processing, Storage vegetables

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Cultivation guide for

<tc>Burpee’s Golden</tc>

Growing difficulty:

Easy

• In subtropical climates, sow from March in sunny or semi-shaded locations – indoor pre-cultivation possible from January.
• In temperate regions, direct sowing from April after the last frost in full sun – pre-cultivation from March recommended.
• Sow in well-drained, humus-rich and nutrient-rich loamy soil at a depth of 2–3 cm. Spacing: 15×25 cm.
• For baby leaf, sow densely with row spacing of 10-15 cm.

Special features:

Bolt-resistant, Heat-tolerant, Resilient, Low-maintenance, Sun-loving / sunny, High-yielding

Cultivation tips:

• Thin out early so the plants have enough space.
• For a staggered harvest, it’s recommended to sow seeds in intervals of 4 weeks.
• Good air circulation protects against aphids and fungal diseases.
• Biochar and rock dust improve soil structure and enhance the retention of nutrients and water.

Storage instructions:

Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark, and airtight environment to maximize shelf life and germination.

Detailed information on seed storage

Plant Profile

Plant details

Botanical name:

<tc>Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva 'Burpee’s Golden'</tc>

Growth habit:

Herbaceous, Forms a rosette, Compact growth with a rounded root

Botanical family:

Amaranthaceae

Plant height:

40 cm

Plant type:

Root & tuber vegetables

Plant width:

30 cm

Life cycle:

Biennial (grown as an annual)

Root type:

Shallow to moderately rooted

Cultivation period:

3.5-4.5 months

Hardy to:

-2 °C short-term possible.

Cultural meaning:

Historical, Traditional

Propagation method:

Generative propagation by seed

Propagation:

• This variety is cross-pollinated by wind and belongs to the species Beta vulgaris.
• For seed production, a minimum isolation distance of 800–1000 m from other varieties of the same species is recommended, as cross-pollination is easily possible.
• This plant is biennial – after flowering, it develops branched inflorescences with small to medium-sized seeds that mature well.
• Seeds are ready for harvest once the seed heads are fully dried and slightly brittle.

Sowing & Planting

Sowing

Planting

Germination type:

Dark germinator, Temperate germinator

Pot culture:

Requires a minimum container size of 5 liters.

Sowing depth:

1-2 cm

Plant spacing:

15-20 cm

Germination temperature:

15-22 °C

Row spacing:

15-20 cm

Germination time:

7-10 days

Row spacing for baby leaf:

Limited suitability for baby-leaf cultivation. Swiss chard is the more suitable choice for baby-leaf cultivation.

Pricking out / thinning out:

Thin out seedlings within 2 weeks after the formation of the first true leaf pairs.

Planting time:

Transplanted seedlings can be planted outdoors about 3 weeks after pricking out. Only once the soil is frost-free

Soil

Soil type:

Well-drained, humus-rich loam

Soil pH:

6.0-7.5 – slightly acidic to alkaline

Nutrient requirements:

Moderate to heavy feeder

Soil moisture:

Evenly moist, Sensitive to waterlogging

Soil preparation:

Loosen soil before sowing, Prepare soil weed-free and with a fine crumb structure., Apply compost before planting., Consistent moisture and neutral pH soil promote root development., Mulch layer for moisture regulation

Companion planting, Crop rotation & Harvest

Companion plants:

Lettuce, Lamb’s lettuce, Brassicas, Cucumber, Bean, Broad bean, Onion crops, Dill, Savory, Calendula, Tagetes

Incompatible plants:

Spinach, Chard, Root crops, Corn, Potato, Celery

Crop rotation guidelines:

• Do not plant after other Beta species (Swiss chard, beetroot) - a minimum interval of 3 years is recommended.
• Repeated cultivation at the same site increases disease pressure, leads to nutrient depletion, and impairs soil structure.
• Ideal previous crops include legumes, onions, root vegetables, and green manure – rotating crops supports healthy soil.
• Crop rotation with low-nutrient-demanding plants is recommended to prevent soil fatigue and maintain healthy growing conditions.

Harvest time:

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Sowing to harvest:

2-4 months

Harvested parts:

Roots

Suitable for consumption:

Yes - edible raw or cooked.

Intended use:

Raw consumption, Diet cuisine, Low Carb, Natural garden, Salad, Juice / juicing, Smoothies, Fermentation, Steaming, Cooking, Baking, Pickling, To purée, Freezing, Preserving

Care & Cultivation practices

Water requirements:

Moderate to high

Plant care techniques:

Thin out after germination when sown directly, Water regularly - even during dry periods, Maintain weed-free

Plant protection:

Slug protection recommended, Mulching recommended

Cultivation notes:

May develop mildew in damp weather – an airy location is recommended. Susceptible to slugs and snails in early development. At a later stage, the hardier leaves are less vulnerable. Sensitive to waterlogging – use well-drained soil.

Other names

EN - English names:

• Yellow Beet • Beetroot • Garden beet • Table beet

DE - German names:

• Gelbe Bete • Rande • Rübe

PT - Portuguese names:

• Beterraba amarela • Beterraba dourada

ES - Spanish names:

• Remolacha amarilla

FR - French names:

• Betterave jaune

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'Burpees Golden' Yellow Beetroot – Historic rarity with golden-yellow flesh.

Origin & History

Appearance & Characteristics

Usage & Cultivation Highlights

Compared to red beet varieties, ‘Burpee’s Golden’ is particularly mild in flavor and does not stain – ideal for gardeners who appreciate robust, open-pollinated vegetables with historical character.

Origin & Cultivation at a Glance

First mention:

Breeder:

Origin:

Propagation site:

Suitable for:

Care requirements:

Overwintering:

Suitability for cultivation and use:

Cultivation guide for

Growing difficulty:

Special features:

Cultivation tips:

Storage instructions:

Plant Profile

Plant details

Botanical name:

Growth habit:

Botanical family:

Plant height:

Plant type:

Plant width:

Life cycle:

Root type:

Cultivation period:

Hardy to:

Cultural meaning:

Propagation method:

Propagation:

Sowing & Planting

Sowing

Planting

Germination type:

Pot culture:

Sowing depth:

Plant spacing:

Germination temperature:

Row spacing:

Germination time:

Row spacing for baby leaf:

Pricking out / thinning out:

Planting time:

Soil

Soil type:

Soil pH:

Nutrient requirements:

Soil moisture:

Soil preparation:

Companion planting, Crop rotation & Harvest

Companion plants:

Incompatible plants:

Crop rotation guidelines:

Harvest time:

Sowing to harvest:

Harvested parts:

Suitable for consumption:

Intended use:

Care & Cultivation practices

Water requirements:

Plant care techniques:

Plant protection:

Cultivation notes:

Other names

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DE - German names:

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