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Beet 'Taunus'

Betavulgaris

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Beta vulgaris by Farmerdill
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Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
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Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Biennials
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2009 | neutral

A hybrid cylindrical dark red beet. Beets get 6-7 inches long and have large tops suitable for greens.

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