Both leaf beets and root beets were developed from wild seabeets, along coastal Europe and western Asia. Beet greens- the beet tops- have been eaten and enjoyed for several thousands of years. The Romans particularly liked beet greens and discovered that the roots were tasty as well! The beet gained in popularity in Europe and America during the 1700s.
Beets are a cool season crop, and are well suited for the Fall and Winter Garden, as well as an early Spring crop. They prefer cooler, loose, sandy loam soils, and will continue growing through early frosts. Beets are sweetest and tastiest when young, as they toughen with size and age. Pick them smaller rather than larger for best flavor.
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Planting Instructions
Soak seed balls in water for 12 hours before planting to hasten germination. Two weeks before last frost sow seeds directly in garden 1/4" deep and 1"-2" apart. Make sure seeds are in good contact with the soil. Germination usually takes 10 - 12 days.
For continuous yields, sow seeds every 3-4 weeks until 90 days before first expected frost. As soil gets warmer and drier, sow seeds deeper, until summer plantings are 2" deep. Thin seedlings when 6" tall to 4 -6" apart. Use thinnings in salads or cook whole.
Bull's Blood Beet is an exceptional dual-purpose heirloom. There is very little green color anywhere on this plant. Harvest baby greens at 35 days or so. Later, as they mature, Bull's Blood greens turn dark burgundy and develop a rich flavor. These offer the drama of radicchio without its bitterness.
35 days for baby leaf tops; 55 days for edible roots.
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The Italian Chioggia Beet is a pre-1840 Italian heirloom variety from the Chioggia region of northeast Italy. Candy red exteriors and beautifully marked interiors of alternating white and cherry-red rings. Exceptional sweetness and long harvest.
Noted as one of the earliest producers every year. Tender, mild, sweet greens as well.
35 days for baby leaf tops; 55 days for edible roots.
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Ruby Queen Beet is a fine quality, early beet with a smooth, buttery texture and an outstanding flavor. Globe shaped with a smooth skin and even dark red coloring throughout. Grows well even in poor soils. First-rate for table use and canning.
Early producer every year. Excellent color, sweet and tender.
40 days for baby leaf tops; 60 days for edible roots.
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Cylindra Beet is also known as Formanova and Butter Slicer. This is the beet for beet lovers- sweet and tender flavor, fine grained with long, smooth and cylindrical- 6-8 in. long by 1 1/2 -2 in. diameter dark red beets are excellent for slicing.
Introduced in 1892 from Denmark with a higher productivity than regular beets, as they don't take up as much room in the garden. Grows almost entirely underground with edible small reddish-green tops. Very popular with home gardeners and market growers for production and unique shape, backed up by it's wonderful sweet flavor.
45- 80 days
Approx 150 seeds per pack
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Golden Detroit Beet, also known as Yellow Detroit has good yields of golden orange roots and is sweetest when young but does not become fibrous when larger. Looks almost like an overgrown orange-yellow carrot!
Beets turn deep yellow when cooked and retain their sweet flavor throughout cooking. Tops are eaten raw when young and cooked when mature, roots are pickled, grilled or sliced fresh in salads.
50-55 days
Approx 150 seeds per pack
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