Beet Seeds - Crosby Egyptian

BOTANICAL NAME

Beta vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 12 to 16 inches

COLOR

• Red

Grow Heirloom Beets - Plant Crosby Egyptian Beet Seeds

One of the best on the market, Crosby Egyptian Beet is an heirloom vegetable developed in Germany in the 1860s. One of the largest and earliest varieties, this plant will produce a heavy yield of round, flat, delicious beets ideal for pickling, boiling or baking. Plant Crosby Egyptian Beet seeds in a sunny spot that receives ample drainage.

• • Large and bountiful yield
• • Excellent flavor
• • Prefers full sun exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 to 16 inches
• Plant Height: Plant Height: 12 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light
• Soaking