Beetroot Bull's Blood Seeds | Non-GMO

Plant Type: Annual root vegetable and leafy green
Plant Height: Up to 30 cm

BEETROOT ‘Bull’s Blood’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Striking heirloom beetroot known for its deep, dark red leaves and sweet, earthy flavour.
Perfect for salads, roasts, soups, or harvesting as tender baby leaves.
Young leaves make excellent cut-and-come-again greens with rich colour and nutrition.
Highly productive and robust, thriving in a range of Australian climates.
Produces delicious baby beets and attractive foliage for edible landscaping.
Easy to grow and reliable, suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Germination: 5–10 days (optimal soil temperature 10–28°C)
Depth: 1–1.2 cm deep; soak seeds in warm water for 1–2 hours before planting
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sow Where: Directly into garden beds
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost, pH 6.5–7.5; maintain consistent moisture and mulch to conserve water
Spacing: Thin to 10 cm between plants, rows 30 cm apart

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist for uniform root development.
Use thinnings as baby greens or transplant to maximise yield.
Mulch around plants to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
Harvest young roots when 3–6 cm in diameter for the sweetest flavour and tender texture.

55 days after sowing. Pick baby beets early or allow roots to mature as desired.

Climate Zone	Best Planting Time	Tips
Temperate	Spring, Summer, Autumn	Sow from early spring through autumn. Avoid planting in extreme heat.
Subtropical	All year round (avoid peak summer heat)	Provide shade in hot weather. Keep soil moist.
Tropical	March–July	Plant in the coolest months for best results.
Cool	Spring–Autumn	Sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Protect young plants from frost.
Arid	February–April, August–October	Sow during cooler periods. Mulch well and water consistently.

Weight	.050 kg