Crosby Egyptian Beet

Crosby Egyptian Beet

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Crosby Egyptian


60 days — One of the largest early varieties that will keep shape until fall. Tops can reach sixteen inches. Roots are uniform, smooth skinned, and flattened heart shaped.

Beets are rich in the beneficial carotenoid lycopene, which are effective at scavenging the molecules that have been linked to cancer-causing free radicals. Bright red vegetables are also shown to be useful in increasing blood flow and circulation which is beneficial for heart and lung health.

"Egyptian" beet varieties were developed in Germany in the 1860's.[1] The "Crosby" strain originated from the efforts of Josiah Crosby, an Arlington, Massachusetts market gardener who selected to retain the earliness, increase the depth, and remove the roughness of 'Flat Egyptian.' It was introduced commercially in 1885 by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts.[2] Each packet contains 4 grams, which is approximately 200 seeds.

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