3 Root Grex Beet - Organic

3 Root Grex
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3 Root Grex Beet - Organic

Beta vulgaris
(54 days) Open-pollinated. The genius of Alan Kapuler at work, this is an interbreeding mix of three heirlooms: Yellow Intermediate, Crosby Purple Egyptian and Lutz Saladleaf that absolutely wowed me and continues to get raves from customers. Grex, a term from orchid breeding, means that there is variation within this gene pool that continues to morph. It also means more disagreements in our trialers’ evaluations than for most of our selections. Over time we have noticed the extent of variation decrease and the flavor improve. There are three distinct colors in this gene pool: a pinkish red with some orange in it, a bright gold, and a beautiful iridescent orange. We were impressed by the unusual vigor, glowing colors and length of these gradually tapered elongated roots. The Lutz influence manifests in their size, as much as 3½" across and 7–8" long. Also produces copious greens. Breeder Royalties. ①


2128 3 Root Grex - Organic
Item Discounted
Price
A: 1/8oz for $3.75  
B: 1/2oz for $8.00  
C: 1oz for $13.25  
D: 4oz for $37.00  
E: 1lb for $100.00   ($95.00)

Additional Information

Beets

  • About 800-3600 seeds/oz, with variations. ⅛ oz packet sows 20 ft; 1 oz sows 160 ft.
  • Days to maturity are from emergence after direct sowing.

Culture: Spring or fall, beets are hardy and easy to grow. Can be sown almost as soon as ground can be worked in spring. Minimum germination temperature 40°, optimal range 60–85°. For full-sized beets, you must thin to at least 3" apart. Early thinnings make good salad greens; baby-beet thinnings cooked with tops are a Yankee delight!

Diseases:
PM: Powdery Mildew
DM: Downy Mildew
CLS: Cercospora Leaf Spot looks like someone shot a series of small target-like circles in the foliage. Prolonged periods of rainfall and high humidity exacerbate this disease. In serious cases the spots darken and extend. Rotating crops, removing plant debris, and wider spacing to ensure adequate air circulation are preventive measures.

Scab, the same disease that afflicts potatoes, causes rough brown spots on the skin. Adequate irrigation is a preventive.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.