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Seed- Beet- Bull's Blood

Seed- Beet- Bull's Blood

Experience the rich flavor and powerful antioxidant properties of Bull's Blood beets! Perfect for pickling or salads, and the deep red leaves add a burst of color and nutrition to any dish. Boost your health and tastebuds with one simple ingredient grown right in your own garden. 

Beta vulgaris
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Quick Facts

  • Days to Maturity: 40-52
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Mature Spread: 6-12 in
  • Mature Height: 8-24 in
  • Fruit Size: 3-5 in
  • Sow Method: Direct
  • Seeds/packet: approx. 125
  • Seeds/oz: approx. 1500

Growing Beets

  • To achieve a successful harvest in late spring or early summer, it is recommended to plant beet seeds several weeks prior to the last frost. Furthermore, you can extend your beet-growing season by sowing seeds again in the fall.
  • Maintain a distance of 3 to 4 inches between each space beet seed during planting. Remember that beet greens prefer partial shade, while the roots demand full sun in order to develop correctly.
  • When planting, incorporate compost or other organic matter into the soil. To ensure optimal root development, it is important to have loamy, loose soil that is free from rocks.
  • Immediately after planting, water the plants and then maintain a weekly watering schedule of 1 inch per week.
  • Distribute mulch, such as chopped leaves or straw, around the plants to maintain moisture in the soil.
  • When desiring to harvest beet greens before the roots are fully grown, it is advisable to carefully snip two or three leaves from the plant. It is important to note that the beet root requires leaves for proper formation, so refrain from harvesting all of the leaves.
  • When you see the shoulders of the beets emerging from the soil, it's time to harvest. Beets can be harvested at a young stage or allowed to fully mature. For spring-planted beets, it's best to harvest them before the soil gets too warm. As for fall beets, make sure to harvest them before the ground freezes.
  • To preserve beets, place them in the refrigerator for a fortnight or in a cool root cellar for 2-3 months. Beet greens should be utilized promptly but can last a few days if refrigerated.
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