OSC Seeds Beets Red Ace Pkg.

Approximately 125 seeds/package (60 seeds/gram) Hybrid

A prime candidate for the best all-around beet, Red Ace Hybrid offers exceptional performance and flavour. This variety features a round, deep red root with an exceptionally sweet flesh that remains tender even when larger. Its attractive red-veined leaves make tasty greens, while its excellent heat and bolting resistance ensure a long and bountiful harvest.

• Type: Hybrid Root Vegetable
• Root Size: Round, deep red
• Features: Exceptionally sweet and tender roots; long harvest period; excellent heat and bolting resistance; edible greens.

Beets thrive in sandy loam with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Planting: For a continual harvest, sow seeds 1.2 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart in two-week intervals, beginning when the soil has warmed to 7°C. Avoid sowing after mid-July. Germination occurs in approximately 10 days.

Care: As each beet ‘seed’ contains 2 to 5 seeds within, it is important to thin the young seedlings to 7–10 cm apart to provide enough room for proper root formation. The thinned plants can be used as a source of tender, edible greens. Remember to fertilize. Over-watering or excessive rainfall may lead to excessive leaf growth and small roots. One packet sows approximately 6 m of row.

The Red Ace is the ultimate choice for a low-maintenance, high-reward beet. Its exceptional resistance to heat and bolting gives you a long, uninterrupted harvest period. You can be confident that the roots will remain tender and sweet, even if you don’t get to them right away. With its dual-purpose roots and leaves, and its superior flavour and resilience, the Red Ace is a must-have for every gardener.