‘Golden’ beet has a gold-colored root instead of red. Slicing reveals alternating bands of lighter and darker gold. Roots have a good texture and are quite sweet. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no […]

‘Egyptian Flat’ is a late-maturing heirloom variety shaped like a Lady Apple, and dark red in color. It slices easily and with little waste. Despite these good marks, it is rarely cultivated in the U.S. Beets, though grown as an […]

‘Early Blood Turnip’ is one of the oldest surviving varieties from 18th century England. This heirloom plant does well in a variety of climates. When cooked, the beet exudes a thick red juice, similar to blood, hence its name. The […]

‘Crosby’s Improved Egyptian’ is a small heirloom variety with smooth, red-slate colored skin and bloodred flesh. Usually ready for harvest in June and July. Much of the root forms aboveground, making for easy harvest. This variety will not withstand frost. […]

‘Chioggia Striped’ is a striped version of ‘Chioggia’, an Italian heirloom variety generally ready for harvest 50 days after sowing. When sliced, the interior has alternating rings of berry red and frosty white. These beets germinate strongly and grow quickly […]

‘Burgundy’ chard has purple stems and attractive, dark green foliage. Chard is a biennial which can usually be cropped for a long season before bolting in its second year. In mild climates the plants should crop right through the winter. […]

‘Boltardy’ is quite hardy and can be sown earlier than most. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just leafy tops. Swiss chard is actually an improved beet. Today’s modern […]

Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just leafy tops. Swiss chard is actually an improved beet. Today’s modern beet has been bred to have a fleshy, swollen root (in […]

‘Bassano’, also known as ‘Choiggia’ is an heirloom variety whose dark red flesh has pretty white rings. Looks nice sliced. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just leafy tops. […]

This group of leafy vegetables are easy to grow in the home garden. Sow seed in late winter to early spring 3/4 inches deep in rows no more than 15 to 18 inches apart. To promote consistant growth, provide sufficient […]