Beets

50 days. Beta vulgaris. (F1) Avalanche Beet. The plant produces high yields of very sweet 3" diameter pure white beets. Excellent flavor, very mild. Beets can grow quite large without becoming bitter and no earthy beet flavor is commonly found in most other beets. Beets are white and will never stain again. This gourmet beet is ideal for boiling, soups, stews, pickling, baking, freezing, and making beet juice. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. Disease Resistant: CLS.

55 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Burpee's Golden Beet. The plant produces good yields of 2" diameter bright golden yellow beets. This gourmet beet won’t bleed like red beets. Best when harvested when small, but will not become fibrous when large. Leaves can be eaten as greens. Excellent pickled, boiled, steamed, stir-fried, or grated raw into salads. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 74339. A 1940s heirloom variety from the USA.

60 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Chioggia Beet. The plant produces good yields of very sweet 3 to 4" diameter pink-skinned beets. This beet has red and white circular rings in the interior. The flesh is very tender, mild, and sweet. Ideal for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. The greens are edible and tasty. Also known as Candy Stripe Beet, Candy Cane Beet, or Bull’s Eye Beet. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty markets. An heirloom variety was introduced to the United States in the 1840s from the historic fishing town of Chioggia, Italy.

60 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Chioggia Guardsmark Beet. The plant produces good yields of very sweet 3 to 3 ½" diameter pink skinned beet. This high quality beet has red and white circular rings in the interior. This is the improved version of the Chioggia beet. It has better skin color, and candy striping, and is tolerant of bolting. Ideal for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. Leaves can be used as greens. This is a new strain of the popular Italian heirloom that was improved for better uniformity and bolt tolerance. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

55 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Golden Detroit Beet. The plant produces good yields of large orange-yellow beets. The beets turn deep yellow when cooked and do not bleed like red beets. The roots retain their sweet flavor during cooking. It is one of the best-tasting raw beets. The green leaves with yellow stems can be used in salads when young and can be cooked as greens when mature. Also known as Yellow Detroit Beets. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: Ccu, CLS.

55 - 85 days. Beta vulgaris. (F1) Merlin Beet. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 4" diameter dark red beets. It is a popular hybrid beet variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, uniformity, and flavor. It is very sweet, has a high sugar content, and has a superior taste. The roots are uniformly round and smooth. It has bright red stems and dark green leaves. Grow them as gourmet baby veggies or full-sized beets. Excellent roasted, baked, or boiled. This variety replaced the discontinued Pacemaker Beet. Drought Tolerant. Slow to bolting. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistance: CLS, DM.

45 days. Beta vulgaris. (F1) Pablo Baby Beet. This early maturing plant produces good yields of deep red baby beets. The roots are rich and sweet. The top greens are also tasty and are ideal for salads, soups, and sandwiches. Excellent for processing or fresh use. Even as it grows to maturity, it resists becoming woody. Suitable for pickling. It is recognized as the leading baby beet on the European market. Perfect for growing in containers, patios, and small gardens. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

Piatta D'Egitto Beet is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

50 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. White Albino Beet. The plant produces high yields of very sweet white beets. The beets are very sweet and can grow quite large without becoming bitter. Beets are pure white and will never stain again. This gourmet beet is ideal for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Holland, Netherlands.

55 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. White Detroit Beet. The plant produces good yields of large white beets. The beets are very flavorful. It was developed to prevent staining during cooking or processing. The roots retain their sweet flavor during cooking! Perfect for gourmet dishes, casseroles, or stir-fried dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.