Stems are broad, thick and white in color. Leaves can be picked at any time or cut leaf stalks just above ground level and the plant will continue to produce all season long. Both stalks and leaves are edible. Delicious in salads, quiche or steamed with butter. Freezes well. Latin Name: Beta vulgaris Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 139771 Product Weight: 12 grams / approximately 625-650 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Mild and earthy taste Days to Harvest: 50 to 60 days Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 10 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Row Spacing: 45 cm (18") Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10") Best Container Size: 12"+ Planting Instructions: Sow seed directly into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. Suggestions: Harvest baby greens in 25 days. Preparation Ideas: Leaves can be used in place of spinach in salads, stir fried, or sauteed while the stalks can be creamed.