Beet, Gourmet Blend (Organic) Botanical Interests Seeds
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops up to 18³ tall
Variety Information: 1³“3³ red, orange, or pink/red roots; green leafy tops. This packet contains three varieties. ˜DETROIT DARK RED: 2³½“3³ blood red, globe shaped. Leaves are dark green on red stems. ˜CHIOGGIA: 1³“3³ pinkish/red roots with interior rings of bright pink and white; green leaf tops. ˜GOLDEN: 1³“3³ orange roots with bright yellow interior; green leaf tops.
2 grams (~125 seeds)
Botanical Interests Gourmet Blend Beet Seeds
Organic, Heirloom
Beta vulgaris Item #3132 65 days. Join the beet renaissance! Aside from the health benefits, which include significant amounts of fiber, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C, beets come in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Varieties include Detroit Dark Red with deep red roots and delicious dark green tops, Chioggia with interior rings of bright pink and white, and Golden with bright yellow flesh. This packet sows five 10-foot rows.
