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'Baby Ball' Beets
 
Sub-Category: Round Red
 
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Description: Mini, round, red beets mature at 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Harvest roots or greens.
Days To Maturity: 55
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Reviewed on 08/14/2009 by a_hermit - An experienced gardener

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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Seeds from Renee's Garden Seeds.

Delicious beet. Small to medium, dark red, round and smooth. Sweet and flavorful. Quick grower. Harvested from 1" (thinning) to 3"+ and the larger ones are still quite good, not sure how the "baby" fits in.

Great for pickling if that's your thing. Beets I thinned 3-4" didn't do as well as the 4-5" spacing.
 

Reviewed on 09/11/2004 by Debby J - An experienced gardener

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Washington, 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

Don't be fooled by the name. You can enjoy Baby Ball (Kleine Bol) up to a very large size. In fact, it may reach full size before your full sized varieties. We have grown it next to Detroit Dark Red and Early Wonder and it has been a stronger grower with much nicer looking tops and smoother roots. Seed available from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply.
 




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