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Beet Mix
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial) a good mix of our favourite beets.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Full sun.
Bulls Blood Beets
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial) This heirloom beet has beautiful, burgundy leaves. Leaf colour intensifies as the plant matures, but the tops can look sharp even when harvested under low light conditions. The roots are attractive as well with some zoning or candy striping throughout the interior. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Full sun.
Cylindra Beets
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (70 days) (Hardy Biennial) Cylindra's long root is great for pickling, slicing and table use. These dark red roots grow to about 5". Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Full sun.
Chioggia Beets
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial) An heirloom variety named for the Italian port town of Chioggia. A sweet tasting beet that when sliced, shows concentric red and white rings of colour. Doesn't bleed. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Partial shade to full sun.
Detroit Dark Red Beet
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial) A favorite heirloom since 1892, this deep–red beet is colorful raw in salads and sweet flavored whether steamed or baked. Makes a wonderful borscht soup and red–stemmed greens are very flavorful. Outstanding keeper. Downey mildew resistant. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Partial shade to full sun.
Golden Detroit Beets
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (50 days) (Hardy Biennial) Golden yellow inside and out, these beets are a pleasure to behold. They have a distinctive sweet, mellow flavor, milder than traditional red beets. Golden beets will retain their color when cooked. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Partial shade to full sun.
Shiraz Tall Top Beets
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial) Dual–purpose beet selected for its lush, fast–growing tops and dark red, flavorful, uniformly round 3–4" roots. Grow it for the tops, but keep it for its vibrant roots. Selected for resistance to Rhozoctonia dry rot, resulting in incredibly smooth skins. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Partial shade to full sun.
Touchstone Gold Beet
$3.50/50 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (65 days) (Hardy Biennial Touchstone Gold has bright yellow colour and sweet beet flavour. Yellow beets are great in the kitchen as they don't stain everything red, can be used in salads and cooked with other vegetables. Compact tops are light green in colour with bright yellow stems and veins. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Sow seed in light, well–drained soil ½" to ¾" deep, 4–6" apart. Moderate water. Partial shade to full sun.