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55 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Crosby's Egyptian Beet. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 5" diameter purplish red beet. Ideal for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. This smooth, round, flat-shaped beet is one of the best beets on the market. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 921142. An 1860s heirloom variety from Germany.
Lot No: 101882
Germination: 85%
Seeds Per Pound: 24,000
Plant Height: Leaves 18” Tall/Roots 5” Diameter
Planting Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Beets do not do well in poor soil or clay soil, so prepare the soil by adding compost and manure. They thrive in cooler regions. Plant your seeds outdoors directly in the garden. Planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked and 1 week after the last frost. Plant in 2 to 3 week intervals for a steady harvest until about 2 months before the first killing frost in the fall. Plants can grow 2" to 12" tall.
Requires loose, fertile soil that is slightly alkaline in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep the soil uniformly moist and from drying out.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.
Dig or pull roots when 2" or greater. You can harvest beets for greens at any time. Leave fall crop in the ground until needed or when the soil begins to freeze.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 45 to 55 days
Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.
1934 All-America Selections Winner! 58 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Perfected Detroit Dark Red Beet. The plant produces good yields of 3" diameter dark red globe-shaped beets. It is a popular beet variety prized for its flavorful, dark-red beets, good storage, and dual use. Same great flavor and canning and pickling qualities as the Detroit Dark Red Beet, but it is more uniform. This exceptional quality beet is one of the best beets on the market. Ideal for boiling, pickling, canning, baking, and freezing. Green tops are delicious too. Stores well. It can be planted in the spring for an early summer crop or late summer for a fall crop. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 18472. A variety from the USA.