Beet 40-70 s/g
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BEETROOT (Red Beet):
1097: Bulls Blood
Deep Burgundy leaves with attractive zoned roots when sliced. Leaves are superb for leafy mixes, while the roots are tasty as baby beets or when larger.
1096: Chioggia
Dark red skin with alternating pink and white internal rings. A favourite in Italy where its sweet flavour is sought. Packets only.
1090: Cylindrica
Cylindrical roots to 25cm long and 4cm across. Smooth skin, dark red and excellent taste. Highly productive.
1091: Detroit Dark Red
Improved globe shaped strain with dark red colour, free from white rings. Best of the Globe varieties.
1095: White
Non-staining roots that taste like the best traditional types. Round solid roots with edible leaves. Packets only.
OTHER BEET
1099: Mangel (new!)
Tops can be used as a green vegetable, while the roots can be used cooked. Roots makes an excellent animal food. Packets only.
1100: Sugar Beet (new!)
Leaves and young roots are delicious. Roots can be huge, and are used as a sugar source. Grow as for red beet, but thin 10 to 30 cm apart. Packets only:
SILVER BEET (Chard or Spinach Beet):
1110: Fordhook Giant
Large dark green crinkled leaves with broad white stems. The most common cultivar.
1111: Lucullus
Light green crinkled leaves with superb flavour. Our preference for taste. Plants to 60 cm.
1116: Perpetual Spinach Beet
This true Silverbeet is a favourite for taste. Leaves are smaller and less crinkled than regular varietiest, looking like large Spinach leaves. Can be picked over a long period.
1112: Rainbow Swiss Chard
Vigorous, tasty and highly ornamental. Expect stems of red, pink, yellow, cream and in-between shades. Packets only.