This heirloom beet is grown primarily for its dark red leaves. Begin harvesting for soups and salads at 35 days. The 3" wide, red roots are also tasty. They are best harvested when small.
Bull's Blood is recommended as a replacement for MacGregor's Favorite, another heirloom beet with red foliage. Bull's Blood has wider leaves. It can also be grown as an ornamental plant in the flower garden.
35-55 days
For sowing instructions and more information, see Beet Seeds.