Bulls Blood Beet Root Seeds

Bull's Blood is a striking dual-purpose beet grown for both its deep red, sweet roots and its intensely colored burgundy foliage. Sliced roots reveal circular pink and magenta striations, while the rhubarb-colored stems and dark leaves deepen as the plant matures.

At a glance

• Variety: Bull's Blood beet
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Root: globular, cabernet-colored, best at 5 to 8 cm
• Foliage: deep red, edible when young
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 4 inches apart after thinning
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Season: spring, late summer, or fall

Best for

• Colorful baby greens for salads
• Sweet, tender roots
• Ornamental red foliage in the garden
• Spring and fall planting

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in rows or solid-seeded, or start indoors and transplant in about 4 weeks. Thin plants to 4 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block, in spring, late summer, or fall. Maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Rich, earthy, and sweet in the young roots, with tender young leaves that turn more bitter as they age.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.