Beet Ruby Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Root Favorite
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$1.95
SKU: GS-5603-BEE-DT
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Ruby Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a classic heirloom root vegetable prized for its deep crimson-red roots and sweet, smooth-textured flesh. Producing uniform, globe-shaped beets that resist woody texture, it offers a double harvest of sweet roots and tender, earthy greens with dark red stems. Excellent for fresh roasting, boiling, pickling, or canning, this cold-tolerant favorite delivers consistent, high-quality yields throughout spring and autumn.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Ruby Beet (Beta vulgaris)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Root Vegetable / Greens (Biennial grown as Annual)
- Color: Deep ruby-red skin interior flesh; dark green leaves with red veins
- Plant Characteristics: Uniform globe-shaped roots, fine taproot, smooth interior texture, upright tops
- Suitable Space: Garden beds, raised beds, vegetable rows, deep patio containers
- Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors mid-April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow again late July to August for a late fall harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture for tender, sweet root development)
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