Beet, Bulls Blood

Bull's Blood beets are a rare heirloom variety of beet with dark red leaves and sweet, crunchy roots: 
Appearance
Bulls Blood beets have dark red, smooth leaves with red veins and deep red stems. The roots are uniform, round, and red. 
Flavor
Bulls Blood beets have a sweet flavor. The leaves are also flavorful and can be used in salads. 
Uses
Bulls Blood beets can be used in salads, as microgreens, or cooked and mixed into salads. The leaves can be harvested as baby greens in 35 days, or the roots can be harvested 50-60 days after planting. 
Growing
Bulls Blood beets prefer cool weather and well-drained, loamy soil. They can be planted in early spring or late summer, and successive plantings can ensure a continuous harvest. 
Harvesting
The small, sweet roots are best when harvested young. The leaves can be harvested when they are 2-3 inches tall.