Beet 'Red Ace'

Betavulgaris

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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SE NY, NY (Zone 6b) | October 2015 | positive

Produced much better more reliable root than Detriot. The germination was a little subpar, and overseeding was necessary. I can't say I c...Read More

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Dayton, WA | January 2005 | positive

This is the one I grow for my main beet crop every year. Better yields and more uniformity in size than Detroit. I grow this one in mid-S...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

A 1981 hybrid from Alf Christianson Seed. A hybrid version of the Detroit Dark Red, greater productivity and disease resistance.

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