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Beet 'Red Express'

Betavulgaris

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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
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Biennials
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2013 | neutral

Improved Detroit Red, beautiful quality. Very uniform, tolerant to Downy Mildew, bolt tolerant. Tops are green with maroon tinge.

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