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'Kestrel F1 Beet' Beets
 
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Days To Maturity: NA
Seed Sources: Harris Seeds - updated in 2020

 
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.2 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.5 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (3.7 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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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

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.
 

Reviewed on 10/16/2020 by Albany County MGs - An experienced gardener

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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

Great germination and despite cutworms ended up with good crop, very pretty beet, quite tasty, would recommend.
 

Reviewed on 10/07/2020 by CCE Chemung - An experienced gardener

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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

They were easy to grow, pretty sweet. I enjoyed eating their leaves too.
 

Reviewed on 09/24/2020 by Cutler Botanic Garden - An experienced gardener

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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

Nice.
 

Reviewed on 09/02/2020 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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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

Beautiful color and size. Taste was pleasant .
 

Reviewed on 07/15/2020 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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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

Did not size up well or exhibit uniformity under my conditions. Mediocre.
 




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