Beetroot Red Ball (Beta vulgaris) – 500 Seeds

2020-09-24T14:00:38+02:00

Price: 2.29

Description:

Grow sweet, round, and vibrant Beetroot Red Ball (Beta vulgaris) in your garden! This popular beet variety produces smooth, deep red, globe-shaped roots prized for their sweet flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Perfect for salads, roasting, juicing, or pickling, Red Ball beetroot is an easy-to-grow, nutritious root vegetable packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

🌿 Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

✨ Key Features:

Smooth, round, deep red roots with sweet flavor

Fast-growing and productive variety

High in vitamins A, C, and iron

Versatile in cooking – raw, roasted, steamed, or pickled

Suitable for home gardens and market growers

🌱 Growing Information:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
🌱 Sowing Time:

Sow directly outdoors from early spring to late summer

Can be succession planted every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest

🕰 Harvest Time: 50–70 days after sowing
📏 Spacing: 7–10 cm (3–4 inches) between plants
📏 Row Spacing: 30 cm (12 inches)

🌱 Germination Time: 5–10 days
🌡 Germination Temperature: 15–20°C (59–68°F)

🌾 Soil & Watering:

Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, fertile soil

Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to prevent woody roots

🧑🌾 Usage & Care:

Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding and encourage large root development

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Avoid excess nitrogen to prevent leafy growth over root development

Harvest roots when about the size of a tennis ball for best flavor

Leaves are edible and nutritious, great for salads or cooking