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🩸 Early Blood Turnip Beet (Beta vulgaris) – "The Pre-Civil War Gourmet Heirloom" Step back into the mid-1800s with one of the oldest and most respected beet varieties in American history. The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a true pre-1840 heirloom that has survived the test of time for one reason: unparalleled flavor. Despite its name, this is a true beet, named for its robust, turnip-like shape and its deep, "blood-red" interior. 🏛️ An Ark of Taste & Slow Food Hero This variety is more than just a vegetable; it is a culinary treasure. The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a featured variety in the Slow Food Ark of Taste, a prestigious international catalog of endangered heirloom foods. Why it matters: By growing this beet, you are actively participating in the preservation of agricultural biodiversity. It was selected for the Ark of Taste because of its exceptional sugary sweetness and tender texture—qualities often lost in modern, mass-produced "supermarket" beets. 🌟 Key Highlights True Heirloom Status: A documented favorite in American gardens since at least 1840. Deep Crimson Color: Features striking dark red flesh with very faint, beautiful interior rings. Dual-Purpose Crop: Produces tender, earthy roots AND lush, red-veined greens that are delicious sautéed. Superior Texture: Unlike woody modern varieties, the "Blood Turnip" remains crisp and tender even when it grows quite large. Excellent Storage: Known for keeping its firm texture and sweetness long after harvest when stored in a cool cellar. 📋 Quick Facts Feature Details Status Heirloom (Pre-1840) / Ark of Taste Days to Maturity 45 – 55 Days (Very Early!) Root Shape Round to Slightly Flattened (Turnip-shaped) Flavor Profile Very sweet, rich, and earthy Sun Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil Preference Loose, well-drained, stone-free soil 🌿 Why You’ll Love It The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a "Slow Food" favorite because it rewards the patient gardener with a depth of flavor that modern hybrids cannot match. It is remarkably fast-maturing, making it an excellent choice for both early spring plantings and late fall harvests. Because it is an open-pollinated heirloom, the flavor is concentrated and sugary, making it the premier choice for roasting, pickling, or grating raw into salads for a vibrant pop of color. 🚜 Planting & Care Instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Beets love cool weather! Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep. Thinning is Key: Each beet "seed" is actually a small cluster of seeds. To get large, round roots, you must thin the seedlings to 3–4 inches apart once they are 2 inches tall. Soil Tip: Ensure your soil is free of large rocks to allow the "turnip" shape to develop perfectly symmetrical. Harvest: For the most "Ark of Taste" gourmet experience, harvest when the roots are between 2 and 3 inches in diameter. Gardener's Tip: "Don't throw away the tops! The greens of the Early Blood Turnip beet are some of the sweetest in the beet family. Harvest a few outer leaves while the root grows for a delicious, nutrient-dense side dish." Taste a piece of living history!Support food biodiversity and bring the legendary sweetness of the Early Blood Turnip Beet to your kitchen table. 🛒🌱🩸

<h2 data-line="0" id='🩸 Early Blood Turnip Beet (Beta vulgaris) – "The Pre-Civil War Gourmet Heirloom"'>🩸 Early Blood Turnip Beet (Beta vulgaris) – "The Pre-Civil War Gourmet Heirloom"</h2>
Step back into the mid-1800s with one of the oldest and most respected beet varieties in American history. The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a true pre-1840 heirloom that has survived the test of time for one reason: unparalleled flavor. Despite its name, this is a true beet, named for its robust, turnip-like shape and its deep, "blood-red" interior.
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<h3 data-line="6" id="🏛️ An Ark of Taste &amp; Slow Food Hero">🏛️ An Ark of Taste &amp; Slow Food Hero</h3>
This variety is more than just a vegetable; it is a culinary treasure. The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a featured variety in the <a href="https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Slow Food Ark of Taste</a>, a prestigious international catalog of endangered heirloom foods.
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Why it matters: By growing this beet, you are actively participating in the preservation of agricultural biodiversity. It was selected for the Ark of Taste because of its exceptional sugary sweetness and tender texture—qualities often lost in modern, mass-produced "supermarket" beets.
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<h3 data-line="13" id="🌟 Key Highlights">🌟 Key Highlights</h3>
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True Heirloom Status: A documented favorite in American gardens since at least 1840.</li>
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Deep Crimson Color: Features striking dark red flesh with very faint, beautiful interior rings.</li>
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Dual-Purpose Crop: Produces tender, earthy roots AND lush, red-veined greens that are delicious sautéed.</li>
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Superior Texture: Unlike woody modern varieties, the "Blood Turnip" remains crisp and tender even when it grows quite large.</li>
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Excellent Storage: Known for keeping its firm texture and sweetness long after harvest when stored in a cool cellar.</li>
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<h3 data-line="22" id="📋 Quick Facts">📋 Quick Facts</h3>
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<td>Status</td>
<td>Heirloom (Pre-1840) / Ark of Taste</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>45 – 55 Days (Very Early!)</td>
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<td>Root Shape</td>
<td>Round to Slightly Flattened (Turnip-shaped)</td>
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<td>Flavor Profile</td>
<td>Very sweet, rich, and earthy</td>
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<td>Sun Exposure</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
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<td>Soil Preference</td>
<td>Loose, well-drained, stone-free soil</td>
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<h3 data-line="35" id="🌿 Why You’ll Love It">🌿 Why You’ll Love It</h3>
The Early Blood Turnip Beet is a "Slow Food" favorite because it rewards the patient gardener with a depth of flavor that modern hybrids cannot match. It is remarkably fast-maturing, making it an excellent choice for both early spring plantings and late fall harvests.
Because it is an open-pollinated heirloom, the flavor is concentrated and sugary, making it the premier choice for roasting, pickling, or grating raw into salads for a vibrant pop of color.
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<h3 data-line="42" id="🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions">🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions</h3>
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Beets love cool weather!</li>
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.</li>
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Thinning is Key: Each beet "seed" is actually a small cluster of seeds. To get large, round roots, you must thin the seedlings to 3–4 inches apart once they are 2 inches tall.</li>
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Soil Tip: Ensure your soil is free of large rocks to allow the "turnip" shape to develop perfectly symmetrical.</li>
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Harvest: For the most "Ark of Taste" gourmet experience, harvest when the roots are between 2 and 3 inches in diameter.</li>
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Gardener's Tip: "Don't throw away the tops! The greens of the Early Blood Turnip beet are some of the sweetest in the beet family. Harvest a few outer leaves while the root grows for a delicious, nutrient-dense side dish."
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Taste a piece of living history! Support food biodiversity and bring the legendary sweetness of the Early Blood Turnip Beet to your kitchen table. 🛒🌱🩸

Early Blood Turnip Beet, 1825 Heirloom, Ark of Taste Variety

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 100 Seeds

Firefly Farm 400 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 50 Seeds

Badger Flame Beets - A Wisconsin bred beet that is known for its sweet flavor without the earthy taste. Beets are known for their earthy flavors due to geosmin in the root. Badger Flame has very low levels of geosmin so the earthly flavors are not present and all you get is the sweetness of the beet. Supplies are limited. Created by Irwin Goldman of the Univeristy of Wisconsin in Madison. It is open-pollinated but is a protected variety. Characteristics: Open-pollinated and Non-GMO Improved germination 4" long roots by 1.5-1.75 inches in width 50-65 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. Direct Seed: 2" apart Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4" Plant Rows Apart: 12-24" Thin: 2-4" apart depending on desired size

Badger Flame Beets, Wisconsin, Organic Options Available

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds / No

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds / Yes

Firefly Farm 500 Seeds / No

Firefly Farm 500 Seeds / Yes

Cylindra Beet, Formanova Beet, or Long Beet are names for the same beet. We source them all year long as they can be grown all all year round in mild climates and for a very long period of time in northern climates. This Danish variety looks like a carrot and provides long tapered beets to give more beet in a small spaces. Cylindra Beets are very finely textrured allowed them to be used in a wide range of culinary options. Pickle it, bake it, roast it, steam it, slice it for raw applications - it all will tastes great. We source it from various seed companies - simply choose the in-stock option we have below. Sometimes we carry all of them. Highmowing has both Cylindra and Formanova packeted this year so we are offering both and trialing the differences. Formanova from Highmowing is from their friends at Sativa Organic Seeds. Dark red root Elongated shape Easy to peel and sweet flavor 40-80 days ~75-100 Seeds per pack, 1/16oz Instructions Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1/2" Plant 20-24" Rows Apart Thin: 4-6" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Cylindra Beet, Formanova Beet, or Long Beet are names for the same beet. We source them all year long as they can be grown all all year round in mild climates and for a very long period of time in northern climates.  This Danish variety looks like a carrot and provides long tapered beets to give more beet in a small spaces. Cylindra Beets are very finely textrured allowed them to be used in a wide range of culinary options. Pickle it, bake it, roast it, steam it, slice it for raw applications - it all will tastes great. We source it from various seed companies - simply choose the in-stock option we have below. Sometimes we carry all of them. Highmowing has both Cylindra and Formanova packeted this year so we are offering both and trialing the differences.  Formanova from Highmowing is from their friends at Sativa Organic Seeds. 
<ul>
<li>Dark red root</li>
<li>Elongated shape</li>
<li>Easy to peel and sweet flavor 
</li>
<li>40-80 days</li>
<li>~75-100 Seeds per pack, 1/16oz</li>
</ul>
Instructions  Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 2" Apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/2"</li>
<li>Plant 20-24" Rows Apart</li>
<li>Thin: 4-6" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Cylindra Beet, Formanova Beet, or Long Beet, Danish Heirloom

Firefly Farm 100 Organic Seeds

Cylindra Seedsavers Exchange - Conventional

Cylindra High Mowing Seeds - Organic

Formanova High Mowing Seeds - Organic

Seed Exchange - Also known as Bassano, and noted for its alternating red-and-white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye, Chioggia beets are wonderful for both fresh eating and pickling. It retains its markings if roasted whole and sliced just before serving. Named for a fishing town near Venice, this historical Italian variety has been grown in the United States since at least 1865. 50 days. Organic Good for fresh eating and pickling Alternating red and white rings Sweet flavor 50 days 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Rows Apart 20-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seed Exchange - Also known as Bassano, and noted for its alternating red-and-white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye, Chioggia beets are wonderful for both fresh eating and pickling. It retains its markings if roasted whole and sliced just before serving. Named for a fishing town near Venice, this historical Italian variety has been grown in the United States since at least 1865. 50 days.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Good for fresh eating and pickling</li>
<li>Alternating red and white rings</li>
<li>Sweet flavor</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Rows Apart 20-24" 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Chioggia Beet, pre 1865 Heirloom, Organic

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Seed Exchange - Great for canning and fresh eating, this variety is a good keeper, producing round, blood-red, 3"-diameter roots. This historic variety was introduced in 1892 by D.M. Ferry & Company. Original selections were made from the Early Blood Turnip beet by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. 60-65 days Organic Very dark red color Prolific Stores well 60-65 days 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Plant at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Seed Exchange - Great for canning and fresh eating, this variety is a good keeper, producing round, blood-red, 3"-diameter roots. This historic variety was introduced in 1892 by D.M. Ferry &amp; Company. Original selections were made from the Early Blood Turnip beet by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. 60-65 days
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Very dark red color</li>
<li>Prolific</li>
<li>Stores well</li>
<li>60-65 days</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Plant at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Detroit Dark Red Beet, 1892 Heirloom, Organic

Burpee's Golden Beet - One of our favorites for growing. We like to plant beets in groups of 3 and as they grow we can pick them for different dishes. We will tend to pick on one of the three for salad when they are about 1" in size. We find they grow better with friends. Seed Exchange - A standout beet, offering both excellent roots and sweet, flavorful, edible greens that are ideal for sautéeing. Introduced in 1970 by Burpee Seed Company, it has orange, globe-shaped roots that turn golden yellow when cooked, are tender and mild-flavored (even when large), and will not bleed like red beets. 50-55 days Organic Bright orange roots Extremely tender Can be grown for salad leaves 50-55 days 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Burpee's Golden Beet - One of our favorites for growing. We like to plant beets in groups of 3 and as they grow we can pick them for different dishes. We will tend to pick on one of the three for salad when they are about 1" in size. We find they grow better with friends.  
Seed Exchange - A standout beet, offering both excellent roots and sweet, flavorful, edible greens that are ideal for sautéeing. Introduced in 1970 by Burpee Seed Company, it has orange, globe-shaped roots that turn golden yellow when cooked, are tender and mild-flavored (even when large), and will not bleed like red beets. 50-55 days
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Bright orange roots</li>
<li>Extremely tender</li>
<li>Can be grown for salad leaves</li>
<li>50-55 days</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Burpee's Golden Beet, Organic available

Seedsaver Exchange 100 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipacket 50 Seeds

Firefly Farm Packet 100 Seeds

Seed Exchange - A cool-weather plant that is as ornamental as it is tasty. This purple-foliaged variety can be used to produce two great crops for eating. The deliciously sweet leaves are perfect for adding to salads, but the variety can also be grown for its delectable baby roots. We suggest picking the leaves at about 35 days. Selected by Dutch seedsman and Seed Savers Exchange member Kees Sahin in 1986 from the French variety Crapaudine for the darkest-colored leaves. 35 days for baby leaf tops, 55 days for edible roots Best Seller Organic Red-purple leaves Sweet flavor Can be grown for salad leaves 35 days for baby leaf tops, 55 days for edible roots 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Seed Exchange - A cool-weather plant that is as ornamental as it is tasty. This purple-foliaged variety can be used to produce two great crops for eating. The deliciously sweet leaves are perfect for adding to salads, but the variety can also be grown for its delectable baby roots. We suggest picking the leaves at about 35 days. Selected by Dutch seedsman and Seed Savers Exchange member Kees Sahin in 1986 from the French variety Crapaudine for the darkest-colored leaves. 35 days for baby leaf tops, 55 days for edible roots
<ul>
<li>Best Seller</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Red-purple leaves</li>
<li>Sweet flavor</li>
<li>Can be grown for salad leaves</li>
<li>35 days for baby leaf tops, 55 days for edible roots</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Bull's Blood Beet, Organic

Unique and beautiful candy-striped beet. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Alternating rings of dark red and white make this variety a popular choice for specialty markets. A new strain of the popular Italian heirloom, improved by Alf Christianson Seed Company for better uniformity and bolt tolerance. Precision sized. Organic Uniform Bolt tolerant 3" roots Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Rows Apart 20-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Unique and beautiful candy-striped beet.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Alternating rings of dark red and white make this variety a popular choice for specialty markets. A new strain of the popular Italian heirloom, improved by Alf Christianson Seed Company for better uniformity and bolt tolerance. Precision sized.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Uniform</li>
<li>Bolt tolerant</li>
<li>3" roots</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Rows Apart 20-24" 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Guardsmark Chioggia Beet, Modern Twist on an 1865 heirloom, Organic

Seed Exchange - A beet variety from Holland. Completely white sweet roots with delicious flavor. This beet never stains! For best color and to avoid green tops, blanch roots by hilling up with soil. 50 days. ±1,400 seeds/oz. White root, best to hill as it grows Sweet flavor Edible greens 50 days 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Seed Exchange - A beet variety from Holland. Completely white sweet roots with delicious flavor. This beet never stains! For best color and to avoid green tops, blanch roots by hilling up with soil. 50 days. ±1,400 seeds/oz.
<ul>
<li>White root, best to hill as it grows</li>
<li>Sweet flavor</li>
<li>Edible greens</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart 
Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Albino Beet

Seedsaver's Exchange 100 Seeds

Unparalleled aesthetics and taste with impressive resistances make Shiraz a reliable choice. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A strong parent line of three different heirlooms gives Shiraz genes that can't be beaten: tall, succulent tops for high-quality greens and easy bunching. Rhizoctonia-resistant and exceptionally smooth, round roots. Bred by Steve Peters in collaboration with crop scientists from the Organic Seed Alliance. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Tall tops Excellent for processing 3-4" roots Round roots 60 days 1/16 oz approx. 125 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. Direct Seed: 2" apart Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4" Plant Rows Apart: 12-24" Thin: 2-4" apart depending on desired size

Shiraz Beet, Organic

Improved gold beet with a mild flavor and vibrant color retained in cooking. High Mowing Organic Seeds - From Alf Christianson Seed Company, the breeders of Red Ace F1 and Guardsmark Chioggia, this is an improved golden beet with better germination and uniformity than standard golden types, and less zoning. Attractive solid green tops quickly shade out weeds. Germinates best in warmer soil. Precision sized. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Improved germination 3" roots Uniform shape 55 days 100 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. Direct Seed: 2" apart Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4" Plant Rows Apart: 12-24" Thin: 2-4" apart depending on desired size

Touchstone Gold Beet, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - One of the sweeter varieties available. An excellent keeper, a beet developed before the days of refrigerators. Retains its sweetness and texture even when large (unlike most beets, which become woody when large), just peel off the thin skin. Fall leaves are tender enough to use in salads. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms Instructions - Beets should be grown in a light loam of pH 6.5 to 7.0. If soil pH is below 6, sprinkle limestone or wood ashes in the row as you plant; otherwise, the yield will be seriously impaired. An even supply of moisture and absence of extended periods of hot weather is necessary for development of fine-quality roots. In dry, hot weather beets can become tough and stringy and must be harvested at an earlier stage. Sow seeds 1/2 in. deep Late Spring and early Fall sowings should be 3/4 in. deep Thin to 6 plants per foot for fresh beets, 3 plants per foot for beets used for winter storage 12" in. apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8"> One of the sweeter varieties available. An excellent keeper, a beet developed before the days of refrigerators. Retains its sweetness and texture even when large (unlike most beets, which become woody when large), just peel off the thin skin. Fall leaves are tender enough to use in salads.  
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>From Small Farms </li>
</ul>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Beets should be grown in a light loam of pH 6.5 to 7.0. If soil pH is below 6, sprinkle limestone or wood ashes in the row as you plant; otherwise, the yield will be seriously impaired. An even supply of moisture and absence of extended periods of hot weather is necessary for development of fine-quality roots. In dry, hot weather beets can become tough and stringy and must be harvested at an earlier stage.
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<li>Sow seeds 1/2 in. deep </li>
<li>Late Spring and early Fall sowings should be 3/4 in. deep </li>
<li>Thin to 6 plants per foot for fresh beets, 3 plants per foot for beets used for winter storage </li>
<li>12" in. apart </li>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Lutz Green Leaf (Winter Keeper) Beet, Organic, Heirloom

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A sure crop for early spring greens and roots. Quick-growing tops are perfect for early beet greens, while roots size up quickly for bunched baby beets. Also a great full-size beet with vibrant tops. Similar in quality to Detroit Dark Red for early-season crops. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Early greens Excellent baby beet 2-3" roots Heirloom Instructions - Heavy clay soils can be helped by the addition of organic matter, but make sure it is well composted or it will increase the risk of scab. Best quality arises from deeply cultivated raised beds, free of stones and debris. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring, or up to 6-8 weeks before fall frost. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F. Harvest when roots reach the desired size. For winter storage, allow the crop to stand for a few mild frosts, but harvest before a hard freeze. Roots store well for up to 6 months. For best storage of greens, cool with water immediately after harvest and refrigerate in a plastic bag to retain moisture. Well-drained soils with acidity between 6.2-6.8; Tolerate 6.0-7.5 acidity Plant 1/2"-3/4" deep Thin to 2-4" depending on the desired size Row 12-24" Keep beets well-weeded Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A sure crop for early spring greens and roots.
Quick-growing tops are perfect for early beet greens, while roots size up quickly for bunched baby beets. Also a great full-size beet with vibrant tops. Similar in quality to Detroit Dark Red for early-season crops.
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Early greens  
</li>
<li>Excellent baby beet </li>
<li>2-3" roots </li>
<li>Heirloom</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Heavy clay soils can be helped by the addition of organic matter, but make sure it is well composted or it will increase the risk of scab. Best quality arises from deeply cultivated raised beds, free of stones and debris. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring, or up to 6-8 weeks before fall frost. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest when roots reach the desired size. For winter storage, allow the crop to stand for a few mild frosts, but harvest before a hard freeze. <meta charset="utf-8">Roots store well for up to 6 months. For best storage of greens, cool with water immediately after harvest and refrigerate in a plastic bag to retain moisture.
<ul>
<li>Well-drained soils with acidity between 6.2-6.8; Tolerate 6.0-7.5 acidity </li>
<li>Plant 1/2"-3/4" deep </li>
<li>Thin to 2-4" depending on the desired size </li>
<li>Row 12-24" </li>
<li>Keep beets well-weeded </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Early Wonder Tall Top Beet, Organic, Heirloom

Not available for 2024Seed Exchange - Winner of our 2015 beet evaluation for taste. White- and yellow-ringed roots measure 4-6½" long and vary in shape. While mangel and fodder beets are larger than typical beets and were traditionally used for animal feed, you’ll find the sweet, juicy, and smooth-textured roots are prime for the dinner table and not just the barnyard. Seed Savers Exchange’s seed stock was originally acquired from Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in the 1980s. 65-100 days. Organic Taste Test Winner 65-100 days 100 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1/2" Thin 4-6" apart Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Not available for 2024 Seed Exchange - Winner of our 2015 beet evaluation for taste. White- and yellow-ringed roots measure 4-6½" long and vary in shape. While mangel and fodder beets are larger than typical beets and were traditionally used for animal feed, you’ll find the sweet, juicy, and smooth-textured roots are prime for the dinner table and not just the barnyard. Seed Savers Exchange’s seed stock was originally acquired from Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in the 1980s. 65-100 days.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Taste Test Winner</li>
<li>65-100 days</li>
<li>100 seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart
Plant Rows 20-24" apart

Yellow Intermediate Mangel Beet, Organic

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If for any reason you are not happy with a purchase, please email us at andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com so we can assist.&nbsp; We do provide refunds up to 10 days of you receiving merchandise. We may ask for the product to be returned to be eligible for a refund. We do not do refunds for shipping unless it is something we feel we could have done better. Carriers often don’t deliver based on their own timelines but you can always pick up at our garden shop too. Unlike most online garden online retailers we have a business location too, so come in out and visit our farm.

REFUND POLICY

Shipping Policy: 
Seasonal Availability: We typically have more than one season of products available to order.&nbsp; We separate these at time of fulfillment. Shipping is typically collected for the shipment leaving the soonest and for pre-ordered items, we will send you a shipping invoice to pay before your merchandise arrives.&nbsp;
Pre-calculated weights:
Sometimes the products purchased may weigh more or less than the calculated shipping rate. We try our best to determine the weights based on current and past inventory.&nbsp; We do provide refunds proactively and will communicate accordingly.&nbsp;
We try our best to offer the right services for you at checkout. If we see an opportunity for a more desirable service we will reach out to you. Please ensure we have a good contact number or email&nbsp; so we can do so.&nbsp;
United States Postal Service and UPS services go out Monday through Friday. This allows us to ensure we provide a quality product at a reasonable rate. Any delivery times are just estimates from the carrier once they receive the package. We cannot change this due to Shopify’s policy. I would if I could as it can lead to some confusion.
We are a small garden shop and have very little pull with any carrier (and seriously who really does with USPS or any other). For the most part UPS timelines have been the most consistent. But there are not delivery dates but days your package will be in transit once we drop it off. In average we take 1-4 business days to fulfill orders and then the carrier’s approximate shipping times are added to that.&nbsp;

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We accept various forms for payment. Currently we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express as well as Google Pay and Shop Pay.
We strive to deliver on what we say we are going to do. Pre-orders are orders that are being taken without inventory on hand. The advantage is you get a great price, but sometimes crops just don't yield what is expected. We will use many different suppliers to fulfill your orders as best as possible. We won't substitute without your permission so please make sure you leave your best contact information so we can reach out to you. On occasion if unable to reach you, we will simply send the substitute product but you are welcome to call us once receiving it and letting us know you’d like a refund on it.

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