Beta Vulgaris ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Beetroot)
Beta Vulgaris ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Beetroot)
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Beta Vulgaris ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Beetroot) is a highly sought-after heirloom variety prized for its deep burgundy-red foliage and sweet, tender roots. Both ornamental and edible, it brings striking colour contrast to vegetable gardens, with young leaves perfect for salads and mature roots ideal for roasting, pickling, or fresh cooking. Its dual-purpose nature makes it a favourite for gardeners wanting both visual appeal and reliable harvests.
Easy to grow and fast maturing, ‘Bull’s Blood’ performs best in full sun with well-drained soil, producing high-quality roots and nutrient-rich leaves throughout the growing season. This variety is particularly valued for its consistent flavour, cold tolerance, and decorative foliage that enhances garden beds as well as kitchen gardens. A must-have for productive and ornamental edible planting schemes.

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Mature height
30cm – 60cm
Mature width
20cm – 30cm
Spacing
10cm – 15cm apartc
Evergreen/Deciduous
Biennial (grown as annual crop)
Foliage
Deep burgundy-red to dark purple, broad and slightly crinkled leaves
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Fruit Development/Harvest: Produces flowers in second year if left to bolt; roots and leaves harvested from early to mid-season depending on planting time
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; requires consistent moisture, thinning for best root development, and regular harvesting of young leaves to encourage growth
Root System
Shallow to moderately deep taproot forming a rounded edible beet root in well-drained fertile