Beet 'Merlin'

Betavulgaris

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Capistrano Beach, California

Augusta, Georgia

Durham, North Carolina

South Padre Island, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | March 2011 | positive

This is my first year growing this beet and so far it has out performed Red Ace. It has a nice, sweet flavor. The leaves are spotless and...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2005 | positive

A 55 day hybrid. Very uniform roots with good sugar content. Tolerant to downy mildew, Cercospra and dought. This is my first year growin...Read More

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