Akita Temperament, Personality, Behavior, Traits, and Characteristics, by Michele Welton. Copyright Â© 2000-2016. The Akita Inu is handsome, calm, dignified, clean (easy to housebreak), and quiet (seldom barks), so it's understandable that he might be viewed as a desirable pet.
Eat thinned seedlings like spinach; they do not transplant well. It takes about 60 days for a beet to reach 11/2 inches in diameter, a popular size for cooking or pickling. They will quickly grow larger if they have plenty of water. Pull the beets up when they reach your desired size.Types of Beets Beet lovers have several colorful beet types to choose from.lant beets in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches apart. 1  Detroit Dark Red, harvest at 60 days, is a deep red, finely-grained sweet standard beet. 2  Golden, harvest at 55 days, has gold-colored skin and flesh. 3  Lutz Green Leaf, harvest at 80 days, is often grown as a fall crop; its red flesh has lighter zones.
Harvesting the Roots: Beets can be harvested at any time in their growth cycle. Greens are best when four to six inches tall. Beet roots are generally most tender after growing for 40 to 50 days.The best size is between 1-1/4 to 2 inches in diameter. As beets get larger, they tend to become more fibrous. When harvested, leave at least one inch of foliage on the root to avoid bleeding during cooking.arvesting the Roots: Beets can be harvested at any time in their growth cycle. Greens are best when four to six inches tall. Beet roots are generally most tender after growing for 40 to 50 days.