Bull's Blood Beet

Bull's Blood is a striking heirloom beet prized for its deep red-purple leaves and sweet, blood-red roots. The colorful tops are excellent as microgreens or as a bold garden ornamental, while the roots show lighter red rings when sliced and carry more iron and nutrients than most other beets. Excellent cold and heat tolerance lets it thrive in tough conditions.

At a glance

• Variety: Bull's Blood Beet
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Leaves: Deep red-purple, great for microgreens
• Roots: Sweet, blood-red with lighter rings
• Tolerance: Cold and heat hardy
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Microgreens and baby greens
• Ornamental garden color
• Roasting and cooking
• Pickling
• Natural dye for fabric and cosmetics

How to grow

Direct sow in full sun in loose soil and keep evenly moist. The plants handle both cold and heat well, making them forgiving in tough conditions. Harvest leaves young for microgreens, or let roots size up for cooking and pickling.

Flavor profile

Sweet and earthy roots with tender, mild leaves, rich in iron and full of color.

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