Bull's Blood Beet

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris 'Bull's Blood'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

1-11

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Bull's Blood Beet plant details

Bull's Blood Beet is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy and purple foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bull's Blood Beet

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bull's Blood Beet

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The perfect beet for people who say they don’t like beets! Mild flavored, but it still has all the vitamins & nutrients that beets are prized for. Can be harvested even when large - it doesn’t get tough. A perfect candidate for an edible landscape, its dense rosette of intense, deepest ruby, metallic foliage makes an excellent contrasting plant that stays neat & compact. Plant it near the front of a bed, next to a path or in a mixed container. Makes silvery foliage & most other flower colors really stand out! The mild-tasting leaves are wonderful when picked young & can be used in mixed salads. 8” tall x 12” spread. EASY!!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Baby beet leaves are delicious added to salads, or allowed to develop into candy-striped beet roots. The maroon leaf color develops a rich lustre as summer unfolds. Beautiful paired with nasturtiums and calendula in the blended garden; pick the blossoms of these amiable companions to add to salads! Resow throughout the season at 2-3 week intervals for a continuous supply of tasty leaves.