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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: edible
Uses: Vegetable
Salad greens
Cooked greens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Beet

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Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Jan 7, 2014 9:44 AM concerning plant:
    The 1927 Henry Fields catalog said, “Giant, smooth, long roots of cylindrical shape, weighing up to 20 pounds each and growing two-thirds above ground. Solid white flesh with high food value.” These large yellow-skinned roots are excellent for growing as animal food.

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