Beta vulgaris ‘Bulls Blood’
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Beta vulgaris ‘Bulls Blood’, Bulls Blood Beetroot
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Beta
Clusters of small green flowers in second year. Deep red leaves. Culinary; young leaves in salads or as a vegetable. Pull the roots to eat as beetroot when large enough. Natural slow release sugar.
Characteristics:
Bulls Blood Beetroot can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In early spring in prepared plug trays or pots, cover seeds with perlite. Bottom heat, 15°C, aids germination.
• Outdoor Sowing: In late spring, into a prepared site of a deep rich moist soil. Thin seedlings to 20cm apart.
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