Bull's Blood Beet Seeds (Organic)

Bull’s Blood Beet is a striking heirloom variety celebrated for its deep red roots and sweet, tender leaves. The roots are smooth and round, with a rich, earthy flavor that is perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling. The vibrant leaves have a mild, sweet taste and are ideal for fresh salads, steaming, or sautéing. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Bull’s Blood Beet matures in just 50-60 days, making it a quick and reliable crop. This dual-purpose variety provides both delicious roots and flavorful greens, maximizing its value in the garden.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Biennial
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Beet
• Kitchen profile: Bull’s Blood Beet is a striking heirloom variety known for its deep red roots and sweet, tender leaves.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 50-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 2"-4"
• Days To Maturity: 35-60 Days
• Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 2"-4"

Direct sow Bull's Blood Beet into a prepared, loose seedbed and keep the seed zone moist during establishment. Seed clusters can produce more than one seedling, so thin carefully when plants are large enough to handle. Use young leaves selectively if desired while preserving foliage for root development. Check root shoulders as maturity approaches and harvest at the preferred size. Seasonal conditions and spacing can influence both root size and harvest timing.

Its stunning color makes it a standout in vegetable beds, and its cold tolerance allows for both spring and fall planting.

Easy to grow and productive, Bull’s Blood Beet is suited for home gardeners seeking a visually striking and flavorful addition to their vegetable patch.

Maturity to beet root in 55-60 and to baby leaf tops in 35 days.

Before sowing Bull's Blood Beet, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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