Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 10 - 12 Inches
Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
Growing Zones 9 - 12

Sweet, tangy, and beautiful inside and out, the Bull’s Blood Beet is a necessity for the salad-loving vegetable gardener. With juicy, blood-red-and-pink roots and deep-red foliage, this entire vegetable is delicious and useful, perfect for salads, roasting, and for bringing color to countless recipes. The Bull’s Blood Beet grows 10-12 inches tall and wide, thriving in full sun, cooler weather, and well-draining, rich soil. In 30-65 days, these flavorful red beauties are ready to harvest. Younger, smaller beets have more flavor, while waiting until beets are larger will make them easier to store and can.

Bull’s Blood Beet Care

Bull’s Blood Beets can be sown once the soil temperature has reached about 45°F or greater. Place beet seeds about 1 inch apart to start, thinning to every 3 inches once seedlings are about 2 inches tall. Rows should be about 12 inches apart to ensure each plant has plenty of room and light to grow. If transplanting, take care to not disturb the roots as beet roots are delicate before maturity.

Growing Bull’s Blood Beet

The Bull’s Blood Beet matures 30-65 days after planting, with beets being more flavorful when harvested at a smaller size. Beets require full sun to grow and can be planted rather densely at only 3 inches apart. It is important to weed the area around beets regularly to ensure that the roots are not being crowded out, allowing them to reach optimal size.

Beets can be grown easily in containers if given high quality potting soil, adequate room, and plenty of sunlight. The Bull’s Blood Beet has attractive red foliage, allowing it to be used ornamentally as a filler plant if desired.

Watering Bull’s Blood Beet

Beets prefer evenly moist soil, requiring about 1 inch of water a week and doing best when provided regular water through irrigation. Water the area surrounding the beet until the top few inches are moist, and do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

Feeding Bull’s Blood Beet

Ideally, plant beets in nutrient-rich soil that has been mixed with manure or compost. Every 3 weeks, apply an organic fertilizer that is higher in phosphate and potassium and lower in nitrogen.

Bulls Blood Beets Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 12

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches

Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches

Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches

Habit: Clumping

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color(s): Red

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: N/A

Watering: Average

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: N/A

Attracts: Bees

Container Role:

Uses: Borders, Mass Planting

Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest

Brand: Goodness Grows

Common Name: Bulls Blood Beets Plant

Other Name(s): Bulls Blood Beets

Scientific Name: Beet 'Bulls Blood'

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Bulls Blood Beets Plant

Bull’s Blood Beet Care