Exceptionally large size: Grows up to basketball diameter for impressive yields and culinary use
No internal veins or grit: Provides a smooth, enjoyable eating experience without tough textures
Landrace origin from Iran: Offers authentic, heritage crop genetics for diverse diets
Easy to grow: Suitable for both direct sowing and fall planting for winter overwintering
Edible leaves and roots: Versatile harvest for soups, stews, and roasted dishes
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Beta vulgaris
Origin: Iran Improvement status: Landrace Seeds per packet: ~100 Germination tested 11/25: 76% Life cycle: Biennial
This amazing (and enormous!) beet comes to us from our friend Sama Mansouri of Reyhan Herb Farm in Petaluma, California, where she grows ancestral food and seeds, and teaches seed-keeping. According to Sama, th