This variety produces beautiful golden-yellow roots with an exceptionally sweet flavor. Its vibrant color brightens both the vegetable garden and the dinner plate while delivering excellent culinary quality.
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Amaranthaceae
Organic 'Touchstone' Yellow Beetroot
Beta vulgaris ‘Touchstone’
Organic Touchstone Gold Beet is a premium variety known for its uniform golden roots and naturally sweet flavor. An excellent choice for diversifying harvests in the organic vegetable garden.
Quantity
Approximately 100 seeds
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Difficulty level
Easy
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Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
Organic Touchstone Gold Beet (Beta vulgaris ‘Touchstone’) is a bright organic variety prized for its round golden-yellow roots, tender texture, sweet flavor, and outstanding ornamental value. Its vivid color holds well after cooking, adding a distinctive touch to both garden harvests and plated dishes. The medium green edible foliage also brings elegance to edible borders and kitchen gardens. Productive and fast growing, it provides generous harvests about 55 days after sowing.
Sow Organic Touchstone Gold Beet directly in the garden from May through July in full sun to partial shade. It prefers loose, cool, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, enriched with mature compost to encourage uniform, flavorful roots. Cover seeds with 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) of soil, keep moisture consistent until germination, then thin seedlings to about 15 cm (6 in) apart. Water regularly to prevent moisture stress, cracking, and fibrous roots.
In the garden, Organic Touchstone Gold Beet is perfect for vegetable gardens, raised beds, deep containers, and edible borders where productivity and color matter. It creates beautiful contrast with red or striped beets while adding diversity to family harvests. It pairs well with Garlic, while Pole Beans and Mustard are best grown elsewhere. Young leaves can also be harvested fresh or cooked. If a few plants are overwintered into their second year, their flowers attract beneficial insects.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Best planting time
May to July
Propagation
Propagated by seed. Seeds germinate readily when the soil remains evenly moist and temperatures are favorable.
Growing method
Direct sow from May through July in loose, cool, well-drained soil. Cover the seeds with 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) of soil and maintain even moisture until germination. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location for vigorous growth and uniform roots. Thin seedlings after emergence to provide adequate spacing and water regularly throughout the growing season. Make successive sowings to extend harvests from early summer through autumn.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist to produce tender, uniform roots. Consistent watering helps reduce cracking and improves overall harvest quality.
Soil type
Loose, cool, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Light, fertile soil promotes uniform root development and exceptional eating quality.
Fertilization
Apply well-rotted compost before sowing to encourage vigorous growth and high-quality harvests. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage growth rather than root development.
Seasonal care
Keep the soil cool with regular watering to produce tender, uniform roots. Thin seedlings after emergence to improve root development and weed regularly to reduce competition. Harvest progressively as roots reach the desired size. Mulch helps conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperatures during hot weather.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in)
Organic Touchstone Gold Beet grows exceptionally well in deep containers, raised beds, or directly in the garden. A container at least 30 cm (12 in) deep allows the roots to develop evenly while producing generous harvests. Its brilliant golden roots add outstanding ornamental value to edible gardens. Regular watering encourages steady growth and tender texture.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellowish green
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Deciduous
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
Flowering generally occurs during the second year if roots are overwintered. The flowers attract beneficial insects and help support biodiversity in the garden.
Fruiting
Not applicable
Harvest
Approximately 55 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Garlic
Avoid planting with
Pole Bean, Mustard
Salads, steaming, roasting, pickling, preserving
From the garden to inspiration.
Touchstone Gold Beet is prized for its sweet golden flesh, which retains its vibrant color after cooking. It is delicious in salads, steamed, roasted, or pickled. Its bright color adds originality and visual appeal to meals, while the young leaves can also be enjoyed fresh or cooked as leafy greens.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Yes. It grows very well in deep containers filled with fertile, well-drained soil, producing uniform roots even in limited spaces.
Harvest roots at medium to large size depending on your intended use. They remain tender, sweet, and flavorful even as they mature.
Yes. Young leaves are delicious fresh in salads or lightly cooked like spinach, providing an additional harvest throughout the season.
Yes. The roots store very well in a cool, humid location and are also excellent for pickling and preserving.
