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Merlin Hybrid Beet Seeds

Beta vulgaris

5.00 (2 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften dark red beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: These are one of the best beets for baby beets, and can be harvested when small. Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Up to one third of the tasty beet greens can also be harvested without damaging the plant.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The dark red beet seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Hybrid, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 2,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Red

Merlin Hybrid Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Jay Kay

Beets are good for you!

Quick shipping and delivery. Beautiful packaging with excellent instructions. Looking forward to a delicious sweet crop.

Merlin Hybrid Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Tony in Alaska

Everwilde Farms good online seed shop.

First time ordering.
Large selection of vegetable varieties which allow ordering from one seller rather than a dozen.
Quick shipping and reasonable shipping rates.
Resealable packages geat idea.
I'll be back!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~2,000 Seeds) $9.88 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $22.83 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $75.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $337.50 Notify Me
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $600.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This beet is great for use as a baby beet and is one of the best beets for processing because of its uniform shape and size. A high sugar content gives this beet a very sweet taste! This beet is a hybrid that produces uniformly round roots that are dark red in color and is quite drought tolerant.
Beets seem to have originated in the Mediterrenean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens. According to historians, George Washington experimented with beets, cross-pollinating them to create new varieties.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften dark red beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: These are one of the best beets for baby beets, and can be harvested when small. Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Up to one third of the tasty beet greens can also be harvested without damaging the plant.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The dark red beet seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Merlin Hybrid baby beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Hybrid, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 2,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Jay Kay

Beets are good for you!

Quick shipping and delivery. Beautiful packaging with excellent instructions. Looking forward to a delicious sweet crop.

5.0

Review By Tony in Alaska

Everwilde Farms good online seed shop.

First time ordering.
Large selection of vegetable varieties which allow ordering from one seller rather than a dozen.
Quick shipping and reasonable shipping rates.
Resealable packages geat idea.
I'll be back!