Bull's Blood Beet Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Bull's Blood Beet produces deep red to burgundy roots along with dark red-purple foliage. Both the roots and young leaves can be harvested for the kitchen. This cool-season crop grows well in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers with loose, fertile soil, consistent moisture, and full sun.

Features

• Deep red beet roots
• Dark red-purple foliage
• Edible roots and young leaves
• Cool-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for raised beds and containers
• Suitable for spring and fall sowing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Beet
• Seed Type / Variety: Bull's Blood
• Growth Habit: Root vegetable with leafy tops
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Early spring and late summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–May and August–September
• Germination: About 5–14 days at 50–85°F (10–29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: About 12–18 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 3–4 inches apart