Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners is a citizen science program





'Long Season' Beets
 
Sub-Category: Round Red
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Slow grower producing sweet, tender roots even when large. Stores well.
Days To Maturity: 78-80
Seed Sources:
 
Rating Summary
 
Overall: (4.0 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.0 Stars)Taste
Yield: (5.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
Reviews
 
Login to share your Review of Long Season.

Number of Reviews: 1

Sort Reviews By:
  [Help]
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease

Reviewed on 11/09/2004 by russell - An experienced gardener

Overall Overall
Taste Taste
Yield Yield
Ease/Reliability Ease

Ontario, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I like these for winter storage. The roots are large a little rough looking, but they sure are sweet and tender.
 




Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners is a citizen science program, © 2004-2024, All Rights Reserved
Cornell Garden Based Learning, Cornell University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Horticulture Section