Beets are a cold season crop that are most often grown as a spring or fall planted vegetable. Chock-full of health-promoting anthocyanins, beetroots are great for juicing, pickling, roasting, and canning. The beet greens are also nutritious and can be served fresh, in salad mixes, steamed, sautéed or stir-fried. We offer several different beet varieties including classic red beets, unique golden beets, rare striped beets, and smooth white beets. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of heirloom beets. Our carefully curated types of beets and premium beet seeds offer something special for every garden—and every gardener.
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