Vegetables
Heredity: Hybrid
Country of Origin: Europe
Hybridizer or Originator: Bejo
Days to harvest: 51

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 4-6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: edible
Uses: Vegetable
Cooked greens
Edible Parts: Leaves
Roots
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Image
Common names
  • Beet

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2018-05-09
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2018-03-31

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on May 9, 2018 11:50 AM concerning plant:
    An excellent performer, which is among the earliest that I have tried. Great shape, color, and taste.

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