Beetroot - Bull's Blood
Beta vulgaris
£2.30
About
A variety with extremely dark red leaves, usually grown as a salad leaf. The leaves are exceptionally dark red, almost purple colour and very tender and sweet, especially as baby-leaf. They can be cut up to 4-5 times and will grow back. (Approximate seed count - 200)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: February, March
- Sow outdoors: April, May, June
- Harvest: June, July, August, September, October, November
Botany
| Latin name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Beta |
| Cold tolerance | moderate |
| Heat preference | moderate |
| Sunlight | partial shade |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1500 |
| Spacing | 15-20 cm between plants |
| Soil type | Deep, loose, rich |
| Days to maturity | 60-90 days |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
