Crosby Egyptian Beet

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60 days. Introduced 1880. The parent strain of the Egyptian beet was introduced from Germany in 1865. 'Crosby Egyptian' became commercially available in 1880 after seedsman James G regory purchased this beet from market gardener Josiah Crosby. Roots grow 3-5", are very flattened in shape, and grow virtually on the surface of the soil. The roots have a dull red skin and dark red interior. Contains approx 100 heirloom seeds *BACK IN STOCK FOR 2021* Show more