Beets

Timeliness is essential for a good harvest. Sow beets in early spring or late summer. Plant 1/2 inch deep and keep well watered throughout the growing season. Sow beets thickly and then thin the plants several times, once when clusters are established and again when beets are about four inches tall. Allow enough space for each beet plant to have room for its roots.

Red Ace Hybrid
Matures in 53 days
Smooth, sweet root that resists "zoning" in warm weather and matures earlier than open-pollinated strains. Medium-sized crown with 13 to 15 inch tops. Heat resistant and tolerant of Cercospera leaf spot.
1/2 oz.......020-20053............$2.49
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Detroit Supreme
Matures in 64 days
Globe-shaped with blood-red flesh. Erect, medium-tall tops are glossy dark green tinged with maroon and are supported by a small crown.
1/2 oz.......020-20054............$1.99
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Crosby Egyptian
Matures in 55 days
A top choice for home growers due to its early arrival in the garden plus its appealing red flesh, fine texture and sugary sweet taste. The smooth, round, flat shape with its slender taproot make it desirable as a bunching type that market growers will appreciate. The home gardener will appreciate its great freezing qualities.
1/2 oz.......020-20050............$1.89
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Detroit Dark Red
Matures in 58 days
A long-time favorite all-purpose garden beet. It's early, freezes and cans well and has flesh that is free of fiber. It has a uniform shape with a slim taproot and reddish hued tops that will make a tasty meal when young and tender. This beet has long been a hit because of its tender sweetness.
1/2 oz.......020-20051............$1.89
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Cylindra
Matures in 60 days
This beet is uniquely shaped with a long cylindrical taproot that gives more delicious slices for the table or in the canning jar. Its flavor is exceptionally sweet and tender. A deep dark red, this is a great favorite of many home gardeners.
1/2 oz.......020-20055............$1.99
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1 lb...........020-50055................ASK