{"product_id":"beet-crosbys-seeds","title":"Beet Crosby's Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrosby's Egyptian is a fast-maturing heirloom beet valued for its early harvest and flattened, dark-red globe roots. Grown from these beet seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e), it produces smooth, sweet roots with fine-grained flesh and tender tops, making it a reliable choice for spring and fall gardens alike. This old American standard has been trusted by growers for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want an early, dependable beet for quick spring harvests, canning, and tender cooking greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, then again in late summer for fall. Sow 1\/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and even moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots mature quickly, in about 50–55 days. Pull when 2–3 inches across for the best texture and sweetness; the flattened shape sizes up fast, so check regularly to catch them tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and smooth, Crosby's Egyptian is excellent boiled, roasted, or canned, and the early roots are a welcome first beet of the season. The tender greens cook up nicely like chard or spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857848015,"sku":"ORIVBC_09_05","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Beet-Crosby_s-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266647589.png?v=1783372987","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/beet-crosbys-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}