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BEETROOT (Beta vulgaris) 250 seeds per packet. An Old World crop known to the Romans, but not cultivated for roots until much later. Sow successive crops all season, starting 2-4 weeks before last frost in spring, and continuing until a month before first frost in fall. (Sowings in intense mid-summer heat may not germinate satisfactorily.) Sow where the plants are to grow, 1/2 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart, in full sun on a neutral (non-acid) soil. Most "seeds" are really capsules containing multiple seeds, so thinning to single plants is necessary. If thinned gradually, the thinnings can be enjoyed as greens. Keep soil evenly moist. When mature, lift and store in the refrigerator or root cellar. Late crops can be left in the ground, mulched deeply, and dug as needed right through the winter months.
Albino Beetroot seeds Albino
55 days. A pure white, fairly smooth round heirloom beet from Holland. Its super sweet white flesh is unusual and tasty. The greens are also good. This beet can be used for making sugar.

Item Code: BT108  
$2.75
Bulk Quantities
1 oz - $10.00
Bull's Blood Beetroot seeds Bull's Blood
50 days. This beautiful beet has deep reddish-purple leaves! Very sweet and delicious, the baby leaves are a rage in salads. The beets are tasty too, and have pretty pink rings inside.

Item Code: BT101  
$1.75
Bulk Quantities
1/4 LB. - $9.00
Chioggia (Bassano) Beetroot seeds Chioggia (Bassano)
60 days. A pre-1840 Italian heirloom beet, this variety arrived in the USA prior to 1865. They have light red skin and beautiful rings inside, like red and white candy stripes. The flesh is very tender, mild, and sweet. Named after a fishing town in Italy; a favorite here.

Item Code: BT104  
$2.00
Bulk Quantities
1/4 LB - $9.50
1 LB - $28.00
Crapaudine     New!
In 1885, the French book, The Vegetable Garden stated this is one of the oldest varieties. Today some experts feel this may be the oldest beet still in existence, possibly dating back 1000 years. This unique variety is one of the most flavorful, with carrot-shaped roots that have rough, dark colored skin which looks like tree bark. Inside, the roots are very dark, with almost black flesh that is of superior quality and sought after by chefs who want real flavor. We are proud to offer this rare old selection.

Item Code: BT114  
$2.50
Crosby's Egyptian
55 days. Introduced to this country in 1869 and trialed by Peter Henderson, who recommended it in 1871. This improved "Crosby’s" strain was first offered by J. H. Gregory. This beet is early, tender, & fine flavored.

Item Code: BT105  
$2.00
Cylindra or Formanova
55 days. A wonderful Heirloom from Denmark, this one is famous for slicing with its long, cylindrical roots. Produces much more uniform slices than round beets. This tender and sweet variety is also known as "Butter Slicer" because of it's wonderful texture.

Item Code: BT111  
$1.75
Bulk Quantities
1/4 lb - $6.50
Detroit Dark Red
55 days. The most popular, old standard, all-purpose red beet; uniform and smooth, blood red flesh that is sweet and tasty. 14" tops make good greens. Heirloom variety introduced 1892.

Item Code: BT110  
$1.50
Bulk Quantities
1/4 LB - $6.50
Early Wonder
50 days. An old heirloom, pre-1811 variety. Early, smooth, round beet; makes lots of tall tender greens, too! Perfect pickled, fresh, cooked, or in borscht.

Item Code: BT103  
$1.50
Bulk Quantities
1/4 LB - $6.50
Flat of Egypt Beetroot seeds Flat of Egypt
50 days. In 1885 Vilmorin said, "An exceedingly early variety, and certainly the best of the early kitchen-garden kinds." This is a very quick beet of great quality, producing flattened 3", crimson purple roots and short leafy tops.

Item Code: BT113  
$2.00
Golden Beet Beetroot seeds Golden Beet
55 days. This variety dates back to the 1820s or before. The beets are a rich, golden-yellow and very sweet. A beautiful beet that won't bleed like red beets. The greens are also very tasty. A favorite of many.

Item Code: BT102  
$2.50
Bulk Quantities
1 OZ - $8.00
1/4 LB - $25.00
Mammoth Red Mangel
100 days. Huge, up to 20 lbs each; large yields per acre. Highly used for livestock feed in the 1800s. Or picked small for table use.

Item Code: BT107  
$2.25
Yellow Cylindrical Beetroot seeds Yellow Cylindrical
Very large, oblong, golden-yellow mangel beets are sweet and tasty if picked small, or let them mature for high-quality stock feed. A rare European heirloom that can grow huge. It also makes tasty greens.

Item Code: BT106  
$2.25