Crop: Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Use/Type: Standard

Breeder: David Podoll Prairie Road Organic Seed

OSSI Pledge Date: 1/20/2016

Release Date: 1/20/2016

Bred for Organic Systems: Yes

Commercial Availability: Yes

Variety Type: Finished Variety

Description

“(55 days) Sweet, deep burgundy beets with lush, green leaves and bright red stems, make this fast-growing, stress-tolerant beet, a perfect dual-purpose choice. Cut the greens for salads or steaming as a delicious table green. An outstanding keeper for winter storage and excellent for roasting, boiling, or canning. Growing Notes Direct seed 2-3 weeks before last frost; succession plant every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply through the season. Plant ½ inch deep, 1-2 inches apart with 12-18 inches between rows. Germination: 7-10 days.”

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners

• Prairie Road Organic Seed
• Nature and Nurture Seeds
• Siskiyou Seeds