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'Zeppo' Beets

Sub-Category:	Round Red

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Description:	F1 hybrid. Early round red type root with a smooth, dark red exterior with few root hairs. Glossy medium green tops. About 50 to 55 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity:	50-55
Seed Sources:	Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2014 Osbourne Seed Company - updated in 2014

Rating Summary

Overall: (4.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (3.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (3.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 10/08/2014 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
This variety did ok here, but there are many others that are better. Eagle, Jupitor, Blood Turnip come to mind.

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