Beet Ruby Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Root Favorite

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  • Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7397-BEE-DEF

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    • Organicly grown
    • Non GMO

    Description

    Ruby Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a classic heirloom root vegetable prized for its deep crimson-red roots and sweet, smooth-textured flesh. Producing uniform, globe-shaped beets that resist woody texture, it offers a double harvest of sweet roots and tender, earthy greens with dark red stems. Excellent for fresh roasting, boiling, pickling, or canning, this cold-tolerant favorite delivers consistent, high-quality yields throughout spring and autumn.


    Specifications

    • Plant Name: Ruby Beet (Beta vulgaris)
    • Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
    • Plant Class: Root Vegetable / Greens (Biennial grown as Annual)
    • Color: Deep ruby-red skin interior flesh; dark green leaves with red veins
    • Plant Characteristics: Uniform globe-shaped roots, fine taproot, smooth interior texture, upright tops
    • Suitable Space: Garden beds, raised beds, vegetable rows, deep patio containers
    • Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn)
    • Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors mid-April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow again late July to August for a late fall harvest.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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    What is included?

    Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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    Good to know
    • Dual-harvest potential providing sweet roots and highly nutritious leafy greens
    • Excellent storage quality for canning, pickling, or cellaring through winter
    • Consistent uniform shape with smooth, non-woody flesh
    • Multi-seed glomerule pods require careful thinning early to prevent crowded, stunted roots
    • Growth slows and roots can become tough during periods of extreme summer heat

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