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'Eagle' Beets

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Description:	Darkish red interior color has no visible zoning. Small roots are very uniform for size, shape and maturity. The dark green tops measure approximately 14-16" tall and have red veining. Hybrid
Days To Maturity:	50-54
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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 05/25/2011 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Eagle was the quickest to bulb up of all varieties tried this year. Beets are attractive, smooth and uniform. Plant is vigorous and reliable. Not as high sugar content as older varieties like Improved Blood Turnip.


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