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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: edible
Uses: Vegetable
Salad greens
Cooked greens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Crosby's Egyptian'.

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  • Beet

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Location: My garden in Bark River, MI
Date: 2014-07-17
52 days after planting

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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Location: Victory Seed Company - Liberal, OR
Image used with permission of the Victory Seed Company.

From the 1894 J. J. H. Gregory Seed Annual - Courtesy of the Vict
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Jan 7, 2014 9:57 AM concerning plant:
    55 days to maturity. Introduced to this country in 1869. The beet is early and tender and has an excellent flavor.
  • Posted by Weedwhacker (Ford River Twp, Michigan UP - Zone 4b) on Jul 19, 2014 3:56 PM concerning plant:
    This variety grows very well in my northern garden and is excellent for greens as well as the brightly colored roots. Considerably sweeter than my "old standby," Cylindra.

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