Bull’s Blood Red Beets: A Versatile Heirloom for Vibrant Gardens
Discover the exceptional Bull’s Blood Red Beets, an heirloom variety that offers both stunning beauty and culinary versatility. These juicy, deep red beets reach maturity in just 50 days, making them a quick and rewarding addition to your garden. With excellent disease resistance and remarkable storage qualities, Bull’s Blood Red Beets stand out as a multi-purpose variety that delivers both delicious roots and nutritious, colorful leaves.
Bull’s Blood Red Beets offer gardeners and cooks alike a wealth of benefits. The tender, tasty beets can be harvested early for a sweet and earthy flavor, or left to mature for larger roots. As the plants grow, their dark red-purple leaves intensify in color, creating a striking visual display in your garden beds. This dual-purpose variety not only provides flavorful beets but also offers nutrient-rich leaves that can be used in salads or cooked as greens, maximizing your harvest and adding variety to your meals.
These resilient beets thrive in a range of conditions, demonstrating impressive heat and cold tolerance. Plants grow to a compact height of 8-12 inches, making them suitable for both in-ground gardens and container cultivation. When planting, space seeds 12-18 inches apart to allow ample room for root development and leaf growth. As the beets mature, you’ll be rewarded with a bountiful harvest of both roots and greens, providing a continuous supply of fresh produce throughout the growing season.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds directly in well-draining, fertile soil
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Thin seedlings to promote proper root development
- Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continued growth
Bull’s Blood Red Beets are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, multi-purpose crop that delivers on both flavor and aesthetics. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a beginner, these beets offer a rewarding experience with their ease of cultivation and versatile harvest options.
For the most tender greens, harvest young leaves when they reach 4-6 inches in height.
Product Features
- Heirloom variety
- Deep red, juicy beets
- Dark red-purple leaves
- Excellent disease resistance
- Days to Harvest: 50
- Spacing: 12-18 inches
- Height: 8-12 inches
- Heat and cold tolerant
Key Benefits
- Dual-purpose crop (edible roots and leaves)
- Striking ornamental value in gardens
- Extended harvest period
- Superior storage qualities
