58 DAYS
Beta vulgaris
The heirloom Beet Bull's Blood presents not only a delicious flavour but also stunning deep burgundy leaves, making it a stunning ornamental addition to your garden. This variety produces nutritious greens that can be enjoyed cooked or raw, adding a vibrant splash to salads and dishes throughout the season. With its attractive foliage and exceptional taste, this beet serves dual purposes as both a vegetable and an eye-catching garden plant.
Size: Mature plants reach approximately 12 to 18 in. tall with a similar spread, producing globular roots around 2 to 3 in. in diameter.
Yield: Expect to harvest multiple beets per plant, with fresh greens available for continual harvest.
Taste: Earthy and sweet with tender, flavorful greens that are as appealing as the roots.
How to use: Enjoy the roots roasted, pickled, or boiled, and the greens tossed in salads or sautéed.
Planting tips: Direct sow seeds 1 in. apart in well-drained soil at a depth of ½ in., ideally when soil temperatures reach 10 to 20°C. Full sun is preferred, with adequate spacing for good air circulation.
Harvest tips: Harvest roots when they reach about 2 to 3 in. in diameter and greens whenever they are large enough to cut without damaging the plant.
Pelleted seed.
