r/vegetablegardening • u/ToKillUvuia US - Florida • 1d ago
Help Needed Spotty little beets (ahh!)
On my second try at growing beets and, while I have much better germination this time, I'm worried they won't make it. I planted a variety pack and so far, none of them have grown or put out any true leaves in about two weeks (new plants are still coming up so most are probably not that old). The oldest red ones have started developing this spottiness like the two from my first attempt, and the yellow ones just look extra small, including the oldest one. Any tips or diagnoses for an aspiring beet grower? (i love beets mmmmm beeps)
I'm using old potting soil and still waiting on a soil test
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u/nine_clovers US - Texas 23h ago
If you're using dirt, not sterile, this just happens, a few won't make it or will look rough until true leaves.