Beet Gourmet Blend Org

Join the beet fan club! Aside from the health benefits, which include significant amounts of fiber, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C, beets come in many colors. 'Gourmet Blend' includes 'Detroit Dark Red' with deep red roots and delicious dark green tops, 'Chioggia' with interior rings of bright pink and white, and 'Golden' with bright yellow flesh.

Days to Maturity: 65 daysFamily: AmaranthaceaeType: Beet Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean regionHardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annualExposure: Full sunPlant Dimensions: Leaf tops up to 18" tallVariety Info: 1"–3" red, orange, or pink/red roots; green leafy tops. This packet contains three varieties. 'DETROIT DARK RED': 2"½–3" blood red, globe shaped. Leaves are dark green on red stems. 'CHIOGGIA': 1"–3" pinkish/red roots with interior rings of bright pink and white; green leaf tops. 'GOLDEN': 1"–3" orange roots with bright yellow interior; green leaf tops.Attributes: Frost Tolerant