Beet – Bull’s Blood

(7 customer reviews)

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Description

250 Seeds per pack

(Beta vulgaris) 35 days for young leaves, 60 days for root. Bull’s Blood is an Old French variety, introduced in 1840, famous for it’s mild and sweet flavored burgundy leaves. Harvest the leaves of the Bull’s Blood Beet early for use in salads and soups. Flattened round roots are tasty also, with attractive pink rings inside, best flavor when harvested somewhat young. Leave’s color most striking in cool weather, and as they mature. Bull’s Blood has some heat resistance.

Planting Instructions for Bull’s Blood Beet Seeds

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Beets are usually direct seeded. Plant beet seeds in full sun, when the soil has warmed in Spring, ½” deep, 1″ apart, in rows 12-16″ apart. Germination occurs in 5-17 days in soil 55-70°F. When the beets start to come up, thin to 3-4″. Keep well watered, especially during root development. Harvest beet greens when they are young for the best flavor. Harvest beet root when 1-3″ across. Heirloom beets keep for a long time when stored in moist sand.

FAQ:

How long does it take for Bull’s Blood Beets to mature?

The young leaves are ready for harvest in about 35 days, while the roots take approximately 60 days to mature.

What is unique about the leaves of Bull’s Blood Beets?

The leaves have a striking burgundy color and a mild, sweet flavor, making them ideal for use in salads and soups, especially in cool weather when the color is most vibrant.

What do Bull’s Blood Beet roots look like, and how do they taste?

The roots are flattened and round with attractive pink rings inside. They have a delicious flavor, best when harvested at a somewhat young stage.

What are the best culinary uses for Bull’s Blood Beet leaves and roots?

The leaves are great for fresh salads and soups, while the roots can be used in a variety of dishes, offering both visual appeal and a mild flavor.

Is Bull’s Blood Beet resistant to any environmental conditions?

Yes, it has some heat resistance, making it adaptable to different growing conditions.

7 reviews for Beet – Bull’s Blood

  1. Gregory Manglitz Sr (verified owner)

    Did great last year, will be planting soon in Florida

  2. Ed

    Ok germination but beet has been very slow to develop compared to Detroit variety. Very mild flavor on the beets that did
    grow to eating size. ($.50 piece size)

  3. Donna Dalton (verified owner)

    Being heirloom seeds I have confidence everything will sprout unlike other seed packets

  4. sammy w. (verified owner)

    None

  5. Jennifer (verified owner)

    Beautiful!

  6. Logan (verified owner)

    great

  7. Hazel Hardisty (verified owner)

    Excellent!

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