Beet · cool season
Bull's Blood
Bull's Blood Beets: Rich Color and Versatile Harvest Indulge in the rich color and versatile harvest of Bull's Blood Beets (Beta vulgaris 'Bull's Blood'). These annual beets are celebrated for their deep red-purple foliage and vibrant, sweet-flavored roots. Explore the culinary potential and ease…
Days to harvest
60
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
1-4"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)
When to plant
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Sow outsideFrom 2 weeks before to your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 11 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
- Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
- For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.