Boro – Organic Beet Seed

Description

Product Description:
The Marie Ballard Aster Boro Organic Beet Seed is a high-quality hybrid variety known for its consistent performance, robust flavor, and excellent disease resistance. This organic beet is ideal for gardeners looking to grow smooth, round, deep-red roots that offer exceptional sweetness and tenderness. The Boro beet thrives in a variety of growing conditions and delivers a reliable, bountiful harvest.

Perfect for fresh consumption, juicing, roasting, or pickling, the Boro beet’s vibrant color and mild, earthy flavor make it a versatile and nutritious addition to any dish. As an organic F1 hybrid, this beet variety offers faster germination, vigorous plant growth, and superior resistance to common beet diseases, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features:

• Smooth, Round Roots: Produces smooth, round beets with deep, rich red color, ideal for both fresh eating and storage.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor: Known for its naturally sweet, mild flavor, making it perfect for roasting, boiling, pickling, or enjoying raw in salads.
• High Yield: Provides consistent, high yields, allowing gardeners to enjoy a bountiful harvest season after season.
• Fast Maturing: This variety matures quickly, with a short harvest window of 50-60 days, perfect for both spring and fall planting.
• Disease Resistant: F1 hybrid seeds with natural resistance to common beet diseases such as Cercospora, ensuring healthy plants and reliable harvests.
• Organic and Non-GMO: Certified organic and non-GMO, allowing you to grow healthy, sustainable vegetables in your garden.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for a variety of dishes such as roasted beets, soups, salads, juices, and more.

Specifications:

• Plant Height: 10-12 inches (compact, bushy growth habit)
• Root Size: 2-3 inches in diameter (round and smooth)
• Root Color: Deep red with a smooth, tender texture
• Germination Rate: 85-90%
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing: 3-4 inches apart between plants, 12-18 inches between rows
• Harvest Time: 50-60 days after sowing for baby beets; 70-80 days for larger roots
• Climate: Prefers cool weather; best for spring and fall planting in well-drained, fertile soil
• Storage: Beets can be stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks or preserved through canning or freezing
• Organic: Certified organic, non-GMO F1 hybrid seeds

The Marie Ballard Aster Boro Organic Beet Seed is a perfect choice for gardeners looking for an early-maturing, high-yielding beet variety that’s easy to grow and produces consistently high-quality roots. Whether you’re growing beets for fresh eating, juicing, or long-term storage, the Boro beet offers the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and disease resistance for a healthy, productive garden.