Pinetree Garden Seeds Crosby Egyptian Beet
Best quick-growing heirloom for gardeners seeking sweet, tender beets and greens.
A classic, early-maturing heirloom variety prized for its sweet, tender flavor and lack of earthy aftertaste. These flattened roots are perfect for both baby beet harvests and full-sized culinary use, offering a reliable and productive addition to any home garden.
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Pinetree Garden Seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Home cooks prioritizing sweet flavor and tender texture
- Seed savers and gardeners preferring reliable heirloom varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing crops for long-term winter root storage
- Cooks requiring uniform, perfectly round slices for presentation
- Gardeners in climates with unpredictable, erratic spring weather
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid 45-day maturity cycle allows for quick, reliable garden turnover.
Flavor Profile
Distinctively sweet taste profile avoids the polarizing earthy notes of standard beets.
Growth Versatility
Dual-purpose crop excels as both tender baby greens and mature roots.
Germination Ease
Soaking seeds is a necessary step for consistent, reliable sprouting success.
Yield Density
High seed count per packet provides excellent value for home gardeners.
Maintenance Simplicity
Above-soil growth habit makes monitoring and harvesting incredibly straightforward.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
45 days
Seed count
300 seeds per packet
Sowing depth
1.27 cm (0.5 inch)
Germination temperature
Optimum 50-85ºF
Plant spacing (thinned)
7.62 cm to 10.16 cm (3-4 inches)
Indoor start time
4-6 weeks before last frost
Yield per row
Plants 20-25 foot single row
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