Takatomo Kusano, the company’s president, adds that the cultivation of sugar beets supports other key crops in Hokkaido, because they help suppress the spread of plant diseases by supporting ...

Position the lights about 6-8 inches above the plants and adjust the height as the beets grow. Beets prefer cool temperatures ...

However, beets should be harvested before the ground freezes solid. Related: 10 Best Vegetables to Plant and Grow in Winter ...

When the seedlings are about 2cm tall thin out to leave the strongest seedlings plenty of space to grow - chard needs 30cm between plants, spinach beet 38cm and spinach 25cm. Keep the soil around ...