{"product_id":"beet-seeds-bulls-blood","title":"BEET Seeds, Bull's Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull's Blood Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Bull's Blood')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated beet grown for both its sweet roots and its striking deep red-purple foliage. The leaves are prized as baby greens, while the roots offer classic beet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta vulgaris 'Bull's Blood'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 days for baby leaves; longer for roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby-leaf salad mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting, boiling, and pickling roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental edible borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in full sun in early spring or late summer in cool weather. Keep the soil consistently moist for tender roots and leaves. Harvest baby leaves around 35 days, and let roots size up over a longer season. Thin seedlings to give roots room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, earthy roots and mild, tender leaves with a deep beet flavor. The dark foliage adds both color and a gentle earthiness to salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304495419670,"sku":"A-85-1228885","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BEET_Seeds_Bull_s_Blood.jpg?v=1764173893","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/beet-seeds-bulls-blood","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}