‘Green Sea Kale Beet’, also known as ‘Sea Kale Beet’, or ‘Green Chard’ is an heirloom variety which was most common in the 18th century kitchen garden. Stems are white, 1.5 inches wide, and short. Leaves have a spreading habit, […]

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. Once through its early development, it survives well in water-wise […]

‘Spinach Beet’, also known as ‘Perpetual Spinach Leaf Beet’ Chard, is an heirloom variety. This variety is especially thirsty, but will yield well if well fed. Leaf miners can be a problem, but starting the plants early will help, as […]

‘Sangria’ is an open-pollinated variety, generally ready for harvest 55 days after sowing. This beet is one of the most bolt-tolerant available, so it does well in hot climates or in largely fluctuating temperatures. Can be harvested either as baby […]

‘Red Crapaudine’ is an heirloom variety known from as early as the 17th century. The outer skin of this beet resembles tree bark both in texture and ease of removal. The bark allows the beet to overwinter in the ground […]

‘Red Castelnaudary’ is an heirloom beet whose root grows like a carrot, up to 12 inches long. The root has a fine, delicate flavor, and can be grown either red or yellow. It cooks and slices easily. This variety thrives […]

‘Perpetual Spinach Leaf Beet’, also known as ‘Spinach Beet’ Chard, is an heirloom variety. This variety is especially thirsty, but will yield well if well fed. Leaf miners can be a problem, but starting the plants early will help, as […]

‘Monopoly’ is an open-pollinated variety which has one sprout per ‘seed’, since generally beet seeds are actually dried fruits which consist of 4 or 5 seeds. This reduces competition and the need for thinning the crop. Beets are globe-shaped with […]

‘Lutz Green Leaf’ is ready for harvest in about 60 days. These beets are unusually large, with great round roots that can reach 6 inches in diameter. The green tops are tasty as well. Beets, though grown as an annual, […]

‘Kleine Bol’, also known as ‘Little Ball’ will give you best results if picked early while it is still small and young. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just […]