# \#beta-vulgaris

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## [BEET - 2026 European Focus Crops](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/beet-2026-european-focus-crops/4390)

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**Author:** [@malterod](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/malterod)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/beet-2026-european-focus-crops/4390 "2026-10-15T09:09:11Z")

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Let’s beet it! Beetroot was one among six crops we chose to put our collective energies in Europe for season 2026. Read more about the overall project here: Focus crops in Europe. I volunteered to facilitate the beet ef…

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## [Long Colorful Beets for flavor](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/long-colorful-beets-for-flavor/4331)

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**Author:** [@malterod](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/malterod)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/long-colorful-beets-for-flavor/4331 "2026-10-15T09:05:30Z")

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I have saved seed from beets I’ve selected for taste since a year or two and want to document my journey here. My criteria are: Fast-growing. I want them to quickly compete with weeds. If I want small beets for some r…