Description
Popular in mixed salad leaves, the colourful foliage can be harvested young in as little as 35 days, while the round roots are delicious when picked young and tender.
This Victorian-era variety is valued for both its ornamental beauty and rich flavour.
In the Kitchen
Both the leaves and roots are edible. Young leaves can be used fresh in salads or cooked like spinach, while the roots are delicious roasted, boiled, pickled, or added to smoothies.
Cultivation & Harvesting
Beetroot grows best in cool to warm weather and can be grown almost year-round in South Africa.
- Sow directly into well-prepared, compost-rich soil
- Keep soil moist but well-drained
- Thin seedlings early for healthy root development
- Harvest roots 8 to 10 weeks after sowing
- Sow every 4 to 5 weeks for continuous crops
Bulls Blood thrives in full sun and fertile soil with good drainage.
Health Benefits
Beetroot is rich in antioxidants, fibre, iron, folic acid, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and K. It is valued for supporting healthy circulation, energy levels, digestion, heart health, and overall wellbeing.
