Beets Flat of Egypt – Northern Wildflowers
Beta vulgaris
- Full Sun
- 50 Days
- 90-100 Seeds
- Heirloom
- Up to 12” tall
- 94% Germination Rate (2023 test)
Very old heart-shaped Egyptian variety with sweet crimson flesh. Rapid growth and great for storage. Seed from a small organic farm in British Columbia, Canada.
Companions: Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mint
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best at 12-24°C in moist soil.
Plant Spacing : Thin to 2-4” apart. Row Spacing: 12-24” apart.
Fertilize with the ratio of 1-2-2 (N-P-K) a week before seeding. Direct seed at ½” deep as soon as the soil can be worked. For continuous harvests, sow seed at 2-week intervals until 8 weeks before regular heavy frosts are expected.
