The ancestral forms of today’s beetroot come from the Mediterranean region and were already known to the ancient Egyptians. But modern varieties of beetroot did not appear until breeding efforts in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Variety with short foliage, particularly useful for early cultivation. Best bolting resistance of all varieties. Dark-red flesh, flat cushion-shape. Sow later for storage over winter. >>>
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Interesting, traditional variety from Italy. Outside bright light-red. Inside alternating red and white layers. Particularly suited for salads. Layers lose definition during cooking. >>>
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This colorful mix consists of 5 rare varieties acclaimed by ProSpecieRara. They vary both in color, shape and taste. Use raw or cooked as a salad or vegetables. >>>
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Large cylindrical shape. Dark-red, practically no layers. Red foliage. Beets located well above ground level. Easy to harvest, stores well. >>>
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High-yield and homogeneous organic variety by Saat:gut from Northern Germany with dark-red, round beets. Suitable for storage but can also be harvested as beet greens. >>>
Also available as precision seeds
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Beetroot with bright orange skin and pale-yellow flesh. In size somewhat smaller compared to other beetroot varieties. >>>
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Round, dark-red, almost without layers. Green foliage, vigorous - the right choice for most requirements. Stores well. >>>
Also available as precision seeds
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