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'Feuer Kugel' Beets

Sub-Category:	Round Red

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	(Beta vulgaris) Smooth-skinned round roots that remain sweet and tender to a large size have darker red exterior and lighter red interior with occasional concentric white zoning. About 60 days to maturity from direct seeding.
Days To Maturity:	60
Seed Sources:	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - updated in 2015

Rating Summary

Overall: (3.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (2.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (2.0 Stars)

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Number of Reviews: 1

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Reviewed on 09/02/2015 by Colin - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Cumberland, Maine, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
This variety seemed to take longer to geminate in early spring compared to other varieties of beets planted at the same time. Leaves developed blemishes/ susceptible to pests more quickly that other varieties. Leaves were not as tasty as other varieties but beet root was sweeter, good red color.

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