Bull's Blood Heirloom Beet Seeds

Bull'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.

Why Gardeners Love Bull's Blood

• Stunning deep red-purple foliage — beautiful as an ornamental and edible
• Sweet, tender roots with classic earthy beet flavor
• Dual-purpose: harvest young leaves for salads or let roots mature fully
• Matures in 55–60 days — a reliable, fast producer
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year

When to Plant

Direct 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.

Find your frost dates and USDA hardiness zone at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Growing Tips

• Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart
• Each beet "seed" is actually a cluster — thin early for best results
• Harvest baby greens at 3–4 weeks; roots at 55–60 days
• Excellent for fall gardens — flavor improves after light frost

All seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated.