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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
About Beet
Beta vulgaris
Dark red roots are 2"–3" in diameter and may have candy-striped zoning throughout the interior. 'Bulls Blood' is an excellent variety for the small, tender, beautifully colored tops that are tasty in salads. Burgundy leaf tops are most tender at baby green size. Dark red roots are sweet and flavorful.
Planting Beet
Plant Spacing
1 seed every 4"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 26 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 1 seed every 4" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4" |
| Germination | 5 – 21 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest in early spring. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"-3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- Kim M.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4/14/26Not available in garden centers, online only.
This item was available online only this year it seems, not in garden centers as purchased previously.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Kim,
Thanks for sharing your feedback about the Bull's Blood Beet Seeds! We totally understand how it can be a bit disappointing when you're used to finding something in garden centers and then have to adjust to getting it online instead.
Distribution can sometimes shift from year to year based on various factors, and we know that's not always the most convenient for our customers. We really appreciate you taking the time to find us online and still choosing to get your seeds from us despite the change.
We're grateful for your continued support and hope these beet seeds grow beautifully for you this season. Keep on growing 🌻
- VeneseVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/20/245 Stars
Fast delivery. Can't wait to try them.
- Vara C.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/20/241 Star
Your company is trash.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - MARGARET P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/23/235 Stars
Planted these and I am very pleased with them. Taste great!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Katherine B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/28/235 Stars
Seeds are in some soil inside in my sun porch, but have not popped up yet! I will let you know when that happens. I have not had luck with beets in pots outside or in, so I will use the tops for salads. Way too cold to plant outside!
Katherine Bauer
Eaton, CO.