Botanical Interest - Avalanche Beet Seeds

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These sweet beets have a mild flavor that can make a beet lover out of anyone! A 2015 All-America Selections winner with 2"-3" creamy white, round roots. An added bonus—white beets don't stain your hands, cutting board, soups, or stews red! Keep roots covered with soil or mulch for best color and flavor. Disease resistant to Cercospora and leaf spot.
 
Days to Maturity: 50 days
Plant Dimensions: Leaves to 12" tall
Variety Information: Roots are best harvested at 1"–3" round, but will continue to get larger if allowed. White beets lack the pigment betalain, which imparts an earthy flavor as well as red or yellow color. 'Avalanche' is a 2015 All-America Selections award winner. Plants are resistant to Cercospora and leaf spot.
Attributes: Disease Resistant, Good for Containers