The perfect all purpose variety. Medium early variety. Dark red round roots that are sweet, tender and fine-grained throughout. Ideal for use fresh, canned, pickled and frozen. Tops are great for salads too! Beets grow quickly and can be re-sown every 2 weeks until mid-summer.
SKU: 140192
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
10 to 12 days
Days to Maturity:
50 to 60 days
Key Features
Product Weight: approximately 120-130 seeds
Flavor: Incredibly sweet taste for beets
Preparation Ideas: Eat it fresh, can it, or even pickled.
Seed Type: Heirloom
Plant Type: Vegetable
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
Instructions
Sow seed directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. Plant in fertile well drained soil. Water adequately in dry weather.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
Plantling Spacing: 8 cm (3")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
To prevent beet bleeding, it is best to remove the skin after cooking.