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'Kestrel F1 Beet' Beets |
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Harris Seeds - updated in 2020
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.2 Stars)
Yield: (3.5 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 6
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 02/11/2021 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The leaves suffered from leaf spot so they could not really be used as a source of greens. However, the beets tare tasty, though rather on the small side. The results may have been better if not overshadowed by the large swiss chard plants next to them. |
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Reviewed on 10/16/2020 by
Albany County MGs
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Great germination and despite cutworms ended up with good crop, very pretty beet, quite tasty, would recommend. |
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Reviewed on 10/07/2020 by
CCE Chemung
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Chemung, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| They were easy to grow, pretty sweet. I enjoyed eating their leaves too. |
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Reviewed on 09/24/2020 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Nice. |
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Reviewed on 09/02/2020 by
nmeohen1
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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Beautiful color and size. Taste was pleasant . |
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Reviewed on 07/15/2020 by
farmerdill
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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
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| Did not size up well or exhibit uniformity under my conditions. Mediocre. |
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