{"title":"Beets","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chioggia","title":"Chioggia Beets Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChioggia beets, also known as candy stripe or bull's eye beets, are an Italian heirloom variety producing small to medium globe-shaped roots averaging 2-3 inches in diameter (slightly flattened), with semi-rough burgundy to pinkish-red skin and broad green leaves with crisp red stems. When sliced, the interior reveals stunning concentric rings of bright red (or fuchsia) and white, creating a peppermint-like candy-stripe pattern that's visually striking and unique among beets. The flavor is mild, sweet, and slightly peppery or earthy—less intense than traditional red beets, with a tender, crunchy texture raw that becomes softer and more delicate when cooked (note that the stripes may fade somewhat with boiling but hold better when roasted or steamed). These beets are wonderful roasted to bring out sweetness, sliced raw into vibrant salads for color and crunch, pickled for tangy snacks, steamed or sautéed as a side, or added to soups and grain bowls—the leaves (greens) are also edible and similar to young Swiss chard for sautéing or salads. This variety is a fantastic choice for Utah because it's an early-maturing, cool-season crop that thrives in our variable springs and falls with full sun and well-drained soil, it's cold-tolerant for extended planting windows, and it's reliably recommended by USU Extension as a productive heirloom suited to northern Utah conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seed Packet","offer_id":44848906076269,"sku":"chi-beet-seed","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/Chioggia.jpg?v=1773697497"},{"product_id":"detroit-dark-red","title":"Detroit Dark Red Beets Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetroit Dark Red beets are a classic heirloom variety producing medium to large, round to slightly flattened roots typically 2.5-3.5 inches in diameter, with smooth, deep maroon to dark red skin and uniform, rich crimson flesh throughout—no rings or variegation. The roots have a firm, dense texture when young, becoming tender and juicy when cooked, with a sweet, earthy flavor that's robust and mildly sugary—less peppery than some beets and excellent for both fresh and cooked uses. These beets are ideal roasted to intensify their natural sweetness, boiled or steamed for classic sides, pickled for tangy snacks, grated raw into salads or slaws, or added to soups and borscht—the greens are also edible with a spinach-like taste for sautéing or salads. This variety is an outstanding choice for Utah because it's cold-hardy, early-maturing, and widely recommended by USU Extension as one of the most reliable beets for our region, performing consistently in variable springs and falls with full sun, well-drained soil, and good tolerance to our alkaline conditions and shorter cool seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seed Packet","offer_id":44848906338413,"sku":"detdr-beet-seed","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/DetroitDarkRed.jpg?v=1773697861"},{"product_id":"early-wonder","title":"Early Wonder Beets Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEarly Wonder beets are a fast-maturing heirloom variety (also known as Early Wonder Tall Top) producing round to slightly flattened roots typically 2-3 inches in diameter, with smooth, deep red to purple-red skin and uniform, rich crimson flesh that's tender and juicy when harvested young. The flavor is sweet and earthy with a mild, pleasant beet taste—less intense than some later types, making it enjoyable raw or cooked without overpowering earthiness, and it holds its color well when roasted or steamed. These beets are excellent roasted for concentrated sweetness, boiled or steamed as a classic side, pickled for tangy refrigerator snacks, grated raw into salads or slaws for crunch and color, or used in soups and borscht—the tall, dark green tops (greens) are also very productive and tasty sautéed like spinach or added to salads. This variety is an excellent choice for Utah because it's one of the earliest beets available, allowing harvest before summer heat toughens roots, it's cold-hardy for early spring planting in our variable climate, and it's consistently recommended by USU Extension as a reliable, productive option that performs well in well-drained soil and full sun with our shorter cool seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seed Packet","offer_id":44848906567789,"sku":"erlyw-beet-seed","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/EarlyWonder.jpg?v=1773697903"},{"product_id":"cylindra-beets-seeds","title":"Cylindra Beets Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCylindra beets are a unique heirloom variety that produces long, cylindrical roots typically 6–8 inches long and 2–3 inches wide, with smooth, deep red skin and uniform, sweet crimson flesh. The roots have a tender, crisp texture when young and a mild, sweet, earthy flavor that is less woody than round beets. They are excellent roasted, pickled, steamed, or grated raw into salads and slaws, and the tops (greens) are also edible and tasty when sautéed. This variety is a good choice for Utah because it matures quickly, performs well in our variable cool seasons, tolerates alkaline soils with good drainage, and stores excellently—making it reliable for both spring and fall planting in our shorter growing windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seed Packet","offer_id":45213767008365,"sku":"cyli-beet-seed","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/Cylindra.jpg?v=1779142551"},{"product_id":"golden-beets-seeds","title":"Golden Beets Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGolden beets are a beautiful heirloom variety that produce smooth, round to slightly flattened roots with bright golden-yellow skin and vibrant golden-orange flesh. They have a mild, sweet flavor with very little of the earthy taste common in red beets, and a tender, crisp texture when young. The greens are also edible and taste similar to chard. These beets are excellent roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, pickled, steamed, grated raw into salads and slaws, or added to soups. This variety is a good choice for Utah because it is cold-hardy, matures quickly for both spring and fall planting, tolerates our alkaline soils well with good drainage, and stores excellently—making it reliable and productive in our shorter cool seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seed Packet","offer_id":45213773004909,"sku":"gold-beet-seed","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/Golden.jpg?v=1779143085"}],"url":"https:\/\/saltcitygardens.com\/collections\/beets.oembed","provider":"Salt City Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}