Details
Early, very dark red and extremely sweet, up to 3" across. Good fresh, canned or frozen. Classic variety. Baby beets make excellent eating, and harvesting them helps promote the growth of the remaining beets grow.
Additional Information
| Botanical Name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| When to Sow | Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Foliage | Smooth-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
