How big do the beetroot leaves have to be before the beets are ready to harvest?

Question

How big do the beetroot leaves have to be before the beets are ready to harvest?

Answer 1

That depends on whether you want to have baby beets or fully grown beets.  I prefer to harvest them when the leaves are at least a foot high.

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