• Overview

This beet is a flatter beet which is favored by many farmers.

• Difficulty Codes

Seed Harvesting: Red (Hard difficulty)

Growing: White (Easy Difficulty)

•  Planting Instructions

Compost soil and remove all rocks, plant 4-6" apart and a half inch deep. Do not overcrowd.

• Water Requirements

At least 1 inch of water per week

• Fun Facts 

This beet is favored because of its fast maturing and being a perfect fall beet.

• History 

The Egyptian Beet was a German Variety introduced in the 1800s

• Harvesting 

Pick when greens are about 3" above ground for tender beets.

 For best storage cut off greens at 2".

Work Cited 

“Crosby's Egyptian Beet Seeds.” Baker Creek, https://www.rareseeds.com/beet-crosby-s-egyptian. Accessed 12 April 2023.