Beet 'Red Ace'
F1 Hybrid
Beta vulgaris
Red Ace is an extremely reliable workhorse in the garden! Beets are not only stunning (I like to use them to dye fresh pasta pink), they are also highly nutritious due to their rich content of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Beets support heart health, liver health, aid digestion and detoxification, improve skin health, and more.
My mama loves pickled beets, but I have to admit I usually juice them :)
Packet contains approximately 100 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 50 days
Light preference: Full sun, tolerate part shade
Plant spacing: 3" apart in rows 12–18" apart
Hybrid status: F1 Hybrid
SOWING
Depth: 1/2 inch
Germination: Once soil temps are above 45°F
How to Grow
Direct sow seeds once soil has warmed to 45°F. Sow 15 seed per foot, 1/2" deep, rows 12–18" apart. Thin to 1 plant per 3". Sow every 2 weeks for continuous supply of greens and tender beets up to 8 weeks before regular heavy frosts.
Harvest
Harvest when roots reach desired size. For Winter Storage: Cut tops, wash, and store roots up to 6 months at 32°F (0°C) and 95% humidity.
Hybrid Seeds (Never GMO)
Please note that hybrid varieties are produced by traditional breeding methods of two distinct OP (open-pollinated) varieties within the same species. This is done for improved qualities, but saved seeds will not produce true to seed. While I tend to prefer most OP varieties, there are some exceptions in which a hybrid is a real winner (like my favorite cherry tomato, Sungold).
It's important to note that this is entirely different from genetic modification. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have DNA (sometimes from non-plant organisms) inserted into their genome via genetic engineering techniques.
We do not sell GMO seeds.
From Johnny's: F1 Hybrid seeds are the result of a cross between two genetically distinct parent plant lines. The plants grown from these seeds will usually show more vigor than either of the two parent plants, and often more vigor and uniformity than similar non-hybrid (standard) varieties. To create a hybrid (F1), traditional breeding methods are used that involve the cross-pollination of two parent varieties that were selected for specific traits.
SHIPPING
FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets
