Bull beet
Beta vulgaris 'Bull'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Notes
'Bull' beet (Beta vulgaris 'Bull') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and annual beds. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It stays 12 to 18 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide with an erect habit. It is low maintenance and grows at a moderate rate.
Pairs well with Ruby Perfection cabbage, Cilantro, and Pesto Perpetuo basil.