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

‘Forono’ is slow to go woody in heat, and has a nice flavor. It is a long beet, with some resemblance to a radish. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, […]

‘Early Wonder Tall Top’ generally matures in about 60 days. This is a very popular cultivar with a 3-4 inch globular root. It is well adapted to a variety of climates. The leaves, which, as its name suggests, are quite […]

‘Detroit Dark Red’ is a delicious variety that has an especially nice, tender texture. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Origianally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just leafy tops. Swiss chard is actually an improved […]

‘Choiggia’, also known as ‘Bassano’ is a very old cultivar 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 […]

‘Burpee Golden’ has roots that are yellowish-gold in color, and their taste is sweet but not intense. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Originally, beets had no thick, rounded roots, but just leafy tops. Swiss chard is […]

‘Bull’s Blood’ is an heirloom variety, similar to ‘Early Blood Turnip’ Beet in that it exudes blood-like juice. This variety has purple-red leaves, and must be harvested young in the spring, or it will quickly become woody and inedible. Grows […]

‘Bikores’ is a good bolt-resistant beet. Beets, though grown as an annual, are really biennials. Origianally, 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 […]

‘Bastian’s Extra Early Red Turnip’ Beet is an heirloom variety whose dark red color turns yellowish on cooking. This diminution of appearance does not, however, affect the taste, which remains good and sweet. The root is large and olive-shaped. Beets, […]

‘Albina Verduna’ is an ‘albino’ or white beet which generally matures in 65 days. It is very sweet and large, and also excellent for pickling. Also, white beet sugar is often made from it. Beets, though grown as an annual, […]