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Beta vulgaris Bull's Blood Beet
Beta vulgaris Bull's Blood Beet is a stunning, dual-purpose heirloom variety, revered as much for its intense, deep burgundy foliage as for its sweet, earthy roots. Growing to about 12 to 16 inches tall, this variety is a standout in vegetable plots and ornamental borders alike, providing a splash of dramatic dark color. Unlike standard green-top beets, Bull's Blood is widely favored for its harvest of prized baby greens, though allowing the plant to mature yields delicious, dark red roots that store well into the winter.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The striking deep purple leaves are harvested young as baby greens to add color and a mild, earthy flavor to mesclun salad mixes.
The mature roots are sweet and tender, excellent when roasted, boiled, or pickled, and possess a classic beet flavor profile.
Historically, the intense juice of this variety has been used as a natural red food dye
Characteristics
Foliage:Deep maroon to purple, glossy leaves that retain their color even in high heat; highly ornamental and widely considered the standard for red salad leaves.
Growth Habit: Forms a neat, upright rosette of leaves emerging from a swelling taproot; compact enough for containers and tight garden rows.
Roots: Produces round to slightly flattened, dark red roots with distinct concentric zoning (rings) inside; best harvested when 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Seeds: The "seeds" are actually corky, multigerm fruit clusters containing multiple embryos; thinning seedlings is required to ensure proper root development.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; while roots develop best in full sun, the greens are often more tender when grown with some afternoon shade.
Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-draining soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0) and no rocks to prevent root deformity.
Water: Requires consistent moisture; irregular watering can lead to woody, fibrous roots or cracking.
Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart and thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart; thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
Maintenance: Keep the area weed-free to prevent competition; mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil cool during summer heat.
Shipping InfoBull's Blood Beet seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
Growing Zones
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Low Temperature
20°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Loose, fertile, loamy, well-drained
Moisture
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Spread
8 – 12 inches
Mature Height
12 – 18 inches
Bloom Period
Bolts to flower in second year if not harvested
Pruning Time
Throughout the growing season (Harvest leaves as needed for greens)
I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
It was my very first plant I order online so I wasn’t sure what to expect but when it got here and in one piece and as long as it is I was shocked but very HAPPY.
It's doing really well. I will be transferring it to a bigger pot probably by the weekend. I wish I had a little more instructions on how to care for this variety, and what to do in the fall.
Package came delivered just like it said it would I pulled it out it looked good. I put it in some water for about a half hour and put it in my 30 gallon tub and I got three things to go with it.
Very healthy cutting. Followed the instructions and let it get acclimated to its new surroundings for a couple of weeks before repotting. Would not hesitate to purchase from this business again 😃
Plants arrived in great condition. This plant has only been in the ground about 10 days and is growing a lot. The plant cage is 12” tall so it’s doing well. I put guards around my new plants for a little while because I have bunnies who love tender young leaves.
I got 2 mystery plants (one indoor and one outdoor). The indoor was a pilea and the outdoor plant was a white blackberry. White blackberry was dramatic, but it’s making a comeback and the pilea is doing great!
Need to upgrade your packaging. I would suggest taping the plant in place in the cardboard tube on the count that it slid and smashed itself. Luckily, it's a strong plant and should recover. Hoping.for the best.
The plant arrived after a few delivery reroutes. It came with three leaves two so far are healthy one was dying and has since died. The two remaining leaves appear to be doing well.
Customer service here is second to none! Very very happy and already made another purchase. But anyway, I ordered 1 and they sent me 2 beautiful babies! I'm so excited to watch them grow!
This little guy came in perfect. Despite the cat knocking it over and being placed in the soup cup for safer keeping, it’s thriving and happy. Once it’s bigger then it will make its way outdoors.
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Bull’s Blood Beetroot Garden Beet Red Beet Blood Turnip
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Beta vulgaris Bull's Blood Beet
Beta vulgaris Bull's Blood Beet is a stunning, dual-purpose heirloom variety, revered as much for its intense, deep burgundy foliage as for its sweet, earthy roots. Growing to about 12 to 16 inches tall, this variety is a standout in vegetable plots and ornamental borders alike, providing a splash of dramatic dark color. Unlike standard green-top beets, Bull's Blood is widely favored for its harvest of prized baby greens, though allowing the plant to mature yields delicious, dark red roots that store well into the winter.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The striking deep purple leaves are harvested young as baby greens to add color and a mild, earthy flavor to mesclun salad mixes.
The mature roots are sweet and tender, excellent when roasted, boiled, or pickled, and possess a classic beet flavor profile.
Historically, the intense juice of this variety has been used as a natural red food dye
Characteristics
Foliage:Deep maroon to purple, glossy leaves that retain their color even in high heat; highly ornamental and widely considered the standard for red salad leaves.
Growth Habit: Forms a neat, upright rosette of leaves emerging from a swelling taproot; compact enough for containers and tight garden rows.
Roots: Produces round to slightly flattened, dark red roots with distinct concentric zoning (rings) inside; best harvested when 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Seeds: The "seeds" are actually corky, multigerm fruit clusters containing multiple embryos; thinning seedlings is required to ensure proper root development.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; while roots develop best in full sun, the greens are often more tender when grown with some afternoon shade.
Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-draining soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0) and no rocks to prevent root deformity.
Water: Requires consistent moisture; irregular watering can lead to woody, fibrous roots or cracking.
Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart and thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart; thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
Maintenance: Keep the area weed-free to prevent competition; mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil cool during summer heat.
Shipping InfoBull's Blood Beet seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.