Product Overview
Bulls Blood Beet Seed
**Product Overview**
Todd's Seeds presents the Bulls Blood Beet Seed, a striking heirloom variety known for its deep, almost purplish-red leaves and sweet, earthy-flavored roots. This variety is as ornamental as it is delicious, making it a popular choice for both edible landscaping and traditional vegetable gardens. The Bulls Blood beet is renowned for its vibrant foliage, which can be harvested young for salads, and its uniformly round, dark red roots that are ideal for cooking and pickling.
**Planting Instructions**
- **Sowing Time:** Best sown directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.
- **Soil Requirements:** Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- **Planting Depth:** Plant seeds about ½ inch deep.
- **Spacing:** Space seeds 1 inch apart, in rows 12-18 inches apart.
- **Germination:** Typically occurs within 5-10 days at temperatures of 50-85°F.
**Growth and Care**
- **Watering:** Ensure consistent moisture for even root development.
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to partial shade.
- **Fertilizing:** Light application of fertilizer may be necessary, especially in less fertile soils.
- **Harvesting:** Harvest roots when they are 1.5-3 inches in diameter; leaves can be picked when young and tender.
**Health Benefits**
The Bulls Blood Beet offers a wealth of health benefits:
- **Rich in Nutrients:** A great source of fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals like iron.
- **Antioxidant-Rich:** The deep red color indicates high levels of betalains with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- **Heart Health:** Nitrates in beets may improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure.
- **Versatile Greens:** The leaves are nutritious, high in vitamins A and K.
**Delicious Recipe: Bulls Blood Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette**
Showcase the beauty and flavor of Bulls Blood Beets in this vibrant salad.
**Ingredients:**
- Mixed salad greens including young Bulls Blood beet leaves
- 2-3 medium Bulls Blood beets, roasted and sliced
- Orange segments
- Goat cheese, crumbled
- Citrus vinaigrette (orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper)
**Instructions:**
1. Combine salad greens and beet leaves in a large bowl.
2. Add roasted beet slices and orange segments.
3. Crumble goat cheese over the salad.
4. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and gently toss before serving.
The Bulls Blood Beet Seed from Todd's Seeds is ideal for gardeners who appreciate both the visual appeal and rich flavor in their home-grown produce. This beet variety is sure to bring color, nutrition, and gourmet flair to your garden and kitchen.
1 Packet: 5 g
1 Gram ~ 55-60 seeds
1 Pound ~ 25,200 seeds