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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: edible
Uses: Vegetable
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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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2011-05-25
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 17, 2012 9:42 AM concerning plant:
    This beet came through Burpee's Fordhook collection. Not much information about it, except that some folks say it is an old variety originating in Spain. All I know is that it grows well and tastes good. Whipped Red Cloud and Pacemaker III growing under the same conditions.

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