Beets

Bulls Blood Organic ($3.50) – 60 days, organically grown seed, ultimate beet top, Dark red leaves and stems add color and zest to salads and cooked top recipes.  Beets are flat globed and have alternating red-white zones.  Tops are 10-12” in height and hold up well in the heat.

Detroit Dark Red Organic ($3.50) - Old heirloom variety which many others reference.  Produces medium large round roots with good color and taste.  Organically grown seed.

A staple vegetable for many cultures.  Native to the Mediterranean Europe.  Beets are primarily a source of carbohydrates with low levels of vitamins & minerals.

(Tip) Table Beets: Beets are easy to grow and can be sown outdoors from mid spring to mid summer.  Soil- Loose and deeply tilled prefers mucky or sandy loam.  PH 6-7 not higher.  Fertility- Till in slow release fertilizer or organic matter prior to seeding.  Use a fertilizer low in nitrogen, but high in potassium and phosphorous.  Keep even moisture throughout growing season.  Germination – 7-15 days at 55-70F.  Spacing- Seed 2cm/3/4” apart and 1cm ½” deep.  Thin out to 7cm / 3”.  Pests – Beets are relatively free from insects and disease.  Mid season planting from harvest in late summer or early fall will result in a sweeter and tenderer beet.