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Beet 'Crosby's Extra Early Egyptian'

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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Synonym
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
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

Troy, Virginia

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

This is a 19th century cultivar which is still competitive. A dark red turnip shaped beet, it is as early as Model and really quite simil...Read More

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