Beet - Bulls Blood
SKU:
BE23502A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
per item
Approximately 55 seeds per gram.
Beta vulgaris
Lot# BE23502
Bulls blood is a popular Heirloom variety of beet since the Victorian times. Like many other beets, Bulls Blood is a relatively low maintenance plant. It is primarily grown for its tender, sweet, deep red-burgundy foliage which can reach 40 cm (16") high with a spread of 30 cm (12”). This crop can be used at any stage of growth, harvest the leaves for baby leaf, in mixed salads, or use steamed like spinach, and of course, the delicious beets that are best harvested at the 5-7 cm, (2-3") size.
Beta vulgaris
Lot# BE23502
Bulls blood is a popular Heirloom variety of beet since the Victorian times. Like many other beets, Bulls Blood is a relatively low maintenance plant. It is primarily grown for its tender, sweet, deep red-burgundy foliage which can reach 40 cm (16") high with a spread of 30 cm (12”). This crop can be used at any stage of growth, harvest the leaves for baby leaf, in mixed salads, or use steamed like spinach, and of course, the delicious beets that are best harvested at the 5-7 cm, (2-3") size.
Planting Instructions:
Additional Information
For small baby beets, plant seeds at a rate of 30 seeds per 30 cm (12”). For full sized beets, plant seeds at a rate of 15 seeds per 30 cm (12”) and for storage at maturity, plant beet seeds at a rate of 10 seeds per 30 cm (12”). Choice greens can be selected and picked for cooking as well.
- Direct sow beets in April to June when soil temperatures have warmed up to at least 10˚C (50˚F). You can soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing as this will aid in germination, or direct sow at a depth of 5-12 mm (¼ - ½”). String a row and etch a furrow about 5 mm (½”) deep with a hoe and sow 15-20 beet seeds per 25 cm (12”). Cover seeds lightly with soil and water lightly, keeping soil moist while seeds are germinating. Space out rows 35-45 cm (14-18”) apart. When beets are about 5 cm (2”) high, thin to one plant every 5- 12 cm (2-5”). Weed as required until beets have the advantage.
- Soil Conditions: Well worked rich, loose well-drained soil. Ideal pH: 5.5-7.5.
- Planting Depth: 12 mm (½") deep. Space rows 35-45 cm (14-18") apart.
- Germination: 10-15 days.
- Height at Maturity: Tops are 40 cm (16") tall. Spread is about is 30 cm (12”) wide.
- Days to Maturity: 30-35 days for leaves and 50-60 days for mature beets.
- Watering: Beets require a regular supply of water, at least 2.5 cm (1”) a week ensures good growth, whether they are grown in single or wide rows. The amount of rain that falls during the week will help supplement how much you should water your garden. Soil should remain mildly moist.
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing after Thinning: Thin beets when they are 5 cm (2”) tall and space out to 5-12 cm (2-5”).
Additional Information
For small baby beets, plant seeds at a rate of 30 seeds per 30 cm (12”). For full sized beets, plant seeds at a rate of 15 seeds per 30 cm (12”) and for storage at maturity, plant beet seeds at a rate of 10 seeds per 30 cm (12”). Choice greens can be selected and picked for cooking as well.
