{"product_id":"bulls-blood-heirloom-beet-seeds","title":"Bull's Blood Heirloom Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBull's Blood is one of the most striking heirloom beets you can grow — deep burgundy-red leaves that look as good in the garden as they do on the plate. Originally bred in the 1800s, this dual-purpose variety delivers rich, earthy beet roots alongside gorgeous dark foliage that's prized by chefs and home gardeners alike. Grow it for the roots, the greens, or simply the drama it brings to your garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Bull's Blood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning deep red-purple foliage — beautiful as an ornamental and edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, tender roots with classic earthy beet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose: harvest young leaves for salads or let roots mature fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatures in 55–60 days — a reliable, fast producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 4–6 weeks before your last frost date in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Beets prefer cool weather and well-draining soil with a temperature between 50–85°F (optimal 60–75°F). Do not transplant — beets do not like root disturbance. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart for best root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind your frost dates and USDA hardiness zone at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\"\u003eplanthardiness.ars.usda.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach beet \"seed\" is actually a cluster — thin early for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest baby greens at 3–4 weeks; roots at 55–60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fall gardens — flavor improves after light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Starter Pack of 10 seeds","offer_id":53805552271674,"sku":null,"price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garden Pack of 25 seeds - 🌱 Best Value","offer_id":53805552304442,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/7850\/9626\/files\/bulls-blood-beets-harvested-on-outdoor-table.png?v=1785204183","url":"https:\/\/gardenheirloomseeds.com\/products\/bulls-blood-heirloom-beet-seeds","provider":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}