1 Shielding to protect workers by using trench boxes or other types of supports to prevent soil cave-ins. 2  Always provide a way to exit a trench--such as a ladder, stairway or ramp--no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for employees in the trench. 3  Keep spoils at least two feet back from the edge of a trench.
Instructions. 1  Whisk starter culture and sea salt into 1Â½ quarts filtered water until well-dissolved. 2  Place beets into a 1-gallon vegetable fermenter or fermentation crock. 3  Allow the kvass to ferment at room temperature for at least one week before straining and serving.
Dig your intended beet patch to loosen the soil down at least a foot so the root can grow without obstructions. Mix in fertilizer or compost before planting your seeds. You can plant your beet seeds 3 weeks before your last frost date, and again about 2 weeks after the frost date for a second crop.Your seeding and spacing are somewhat dependent on how you plan on using your beets.For a root-only harvest at the end of the season, you should plant a few seeds every 6 inches. After theyâve sprouted, thin down to one plant in a spot. Your seeds should only be about 1/2 inch deep in the soil.ou can plant your beet seeds 3 weeks before your last frost date, and again about 2 weeks after the frost date for a second crop. Your seeding and spacing are somewhat dependent on how you plan on using your beets.