BT13-100
33 to 58 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Bull's Blood Beets. The plant produces good yields of 2 to 4" diameter sweet dark red beets. It has the reddest foliage of any other beet. The high-quality beet can be used as a baby beet or a full-size beet. Dark reddish purple leaves can be used as an addition to mesclun mixes and salads. Roots are dark red and are perfect for canning. The beets are ideal for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. Heat Tolerant. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 44528. An 1840 heirloom variety from the Netherlands.