Beetroot

55 days. “AS SWEET AS SUGAR!” The sweetest of all table beets, the snow-white roots are like candy! This smooth, round heirloom beet from Holland is completely unlike the traditional earthy beet. We love the raw roots sliced thin for snacking or salads, but they are also great for cooking. Harvest the nutritious tops for an exemplary beet green. The roots can also be used for making sugar.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

50 days. This beautiful beet has deep reddish-purple leaves! Very sweet and delicious. The baby leaves are a rage in salads. The beets are tasty too, with pretty pink rings inside. Our best variety for production of vitamin A. One serving contains about a days worth of A!

• 50 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

Growing Tips: Amend planting site with well-rotted compost, work soil deeply, and remove rocks. Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin early for best results. Requires neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

60 Days. Chioggia beet is the most whimsical veggie in the patch! Slice the roots open to reveal concentric rings of pink and white, and this fun variety adds pop to salads and pizazz to pickles. Chioggia beet originated in the historic fishing town of Chioggia, Italy, just across the lagoon from Venice. Dubbed “Little Venice” for its canals and ancient charm, local Venetians know that Chioggia is the town to visit for authentic family-style food. It also has a reputation among Italians for retaining food traditions and quality cuisine. Chioggia beet was first mentioned by legendary French seedhouse Vilmorin in 1840. When introduced in the U.S., Chioggia beet was considered a gourmet oddity, primarily sold at upscale markets. The unusual rings were a startling departure from the typical red beet, and so the variety was not immediately embraced by the public. Today the Chioggia beet remains a popular choice for market farmers. The crisp crunch of the candy cane striped roots have the culinary stamp of approval from top chefs the world over. Those who are averse to the signature earthy flavor of other beets will appreciate this variety, as the flavor is remarkably mellow. The greens are crisp and high quality. The flesh is very tender, mild, and sweet.

• 60 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

Growing Tips: Amend planting site with well-rotted compost, work soil deeply, and remove rocks. Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin early for best results. Requires neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

65 Days. In 1885, the French book The Vegetable Garden stated this is one of the world's oldest varieties. Today some experts feel this may be the oldest beet still in existence, possibly dating back 1,000 years. This unique variety is one of the most flavorful, with carrot-shaped roots that have rough, dark skin like tree bark. Inside, the roots are very dark, with almost black flesh that is of superior quality and sought after by chefs. We are proud to offer this rare, old selection.

• 65 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

55 days. Crosby’s Egyptian flat beet is an antique market variety developed in the 19th century and is still favored by farmers and market gardeners today.

The unusual name stirs intrigue, as beets are historically considered a crop of the European sea coast. The earthy roots are not typically associated with Egypt. In fact, this is not a true Egyptian variety! This misnomer is most likely thanks to the “Egyptomania” that swept Europe and America during the 19th century. Napoleon’s famous Egyptian campaign sparked western interest in Egypt, influencing 1800s art, religion and even the false-marketing of some goods as “Egyptian.” For example, the 1888 edition of J.H. Gregory’s seed catalog features Egyptian beets, as well as Egyptian sweet corn. This old European variety was likely named Egyptian beet to add exotic flare to its description. The “Egyptian beet” was actually a German variety introduced to the U.S. in the 1860s.

This superior market strain was selected by Boston-based market farmer Josiah Crosby. The Gregory’s catalog describes Crosby as one of the most noted of the market gardeners near Boston. Crosby refined the German import for his marketing needs. He selected for a super flat saucer shape and smoother skin, as these uniform and decidedly pretty roots were more enticing for market sales. Crosby’s Egyptian beet debuted in the 1888 edition of Gregory’s catalog and was praised for its exceptional early maturity and superior market quality. Crosby’s 19th century work selecting for a perfect market variety is still appreciated by market farmers and home gardeners today.

This perfect fall storage beet is earlier to mature than other storage varietie. A perfect late summer-sown beet to fill the winter pantry.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

Growing Tips: Amend planting site with well-rotted compost, work soil deeply, and remove rocks. Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin early for best results. Requires neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

55 days. Also known as Formanova Beet, this is a wonderful heirloom from Denmark. Famous for slicing with its long, cylindrical roots, it produces much more uniform slices than round beets do. This tender and sweet variety is also known as “Butter Slicer” because of its wonderful texture.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

55 days. The most popular, old standard, all-purpose red beet. Uniform and smooth, with blood red flesh that is sweet and tasty. 14" tops make good greens. Heirloom variety introduced in 1892.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

55 days. Best Seller! This variety dates back to the 1820s or before. The very sweet beets are a rich, golden yellow, and they won’t bleed like red beets. The greens are also very tasty. The most popular variety with our staff.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

Growing Tips: Amend planting site with well-rotted compost, work soil deeply, and remove rocks. Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin early for best results. Requires neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

100 days. A gargantuan beet for the whimsical gardener! Harvest this delectable beet for the dinner table when young, or allow it to grow to epic proportions for giant veg competitions. Who doesn't enjoy a good old-fashioned gardener’s brag? Ours have reached up to 40 pounds and 6 feet long!

A popular livestock feed in the 1800s, this makes a great fodder crop for the homestead. The giant roots are also used for a game called “mangold hurling.” The sport dates back to the 11th century and is still played in the UK today.

If the roots are harvested when small and tender, they can be sliced thin and eaten raw or cooked. Grate them for a delicious beet burger! The greens are supremely tender even as the roots swell. We have harvested yummy greens from our giant mangel for up to 6 months.

These beet roots can be eaten, fed to chickens, horses, cows and sheep, or used for sport! Endlessly useful!

• 100 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris

55 days. Outstanding home garden beet with a very short top, maturing at just 10" in height. Round, smooth roots have a luxurious, evenly-red interiors that complement the pleasant, buttery texture and mild, sweet flavor. They perform well even in poor soil, tolerating crowding, and holding their shape better than most. This All-America Selections winner for 1957 has been preferred for generations, both by the commercial canning industry and home food preservers.

• 55 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 4-6" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Beta vulgaris