Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 13
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Root and leaves
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 21
Maturity 49
Spacing 3 in to 4 in
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Beta
Species vulgaris
Subspecies Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian
Common Name Beet, Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian

Beet, Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian

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  • 750 Seeds
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49 Days
Our earliest variety, ideal for forcing for early market. Root is deep-red, turnip-shaped and rapid growing. Small tops are ideal in market where beets are sold in bunches. Tops are bright, glossy green and delicious. Make successive sowings all through the summer and fall.

Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

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HI

Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 13
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Root and leaves
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 21
Maturity 49
Spacing 3 in to 4 in
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Beta
Species vulgaris
Subspecies Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian
Common Name Beet, Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian