Beet ‘Kestrel’

Kestrel Beet: Sweet Roots and Hybrid Vigor

Kestrel Beet (Beta vulgaris), offered by OSC Seeds

The ‘Kestrel’ beet is a hybrid variety known for its beautifully round, deep red roots with high sugar content and excellent vigor. Its semi-glossy green tops are ideal for early baby greens or mature beets. With exceptional disease resistance, this variety is perfect for home gardens and market production.

Spread: Final spacing of 7 to 10 cm after thinning
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm (foliage)
Packet size: Approximately 125 seeds
Companion plants: Carrots, lettuce, onions
Incompatible plants: Spinach, potatoes

How to Grow:

Sow seeds 1.2 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart in rows spaced 30 to 45 cm. For continuous harvests, sow every two weeks once the soil reaches 7C until mid-July. Thin seedlings to 710 cm for proper root development, and use thinned plants as edible greens. Moderate watering prevents excessive foliage growth and pale roots. Germination occurs in about 10 days.

The ‘Kestrel’ beet is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking sweet, flavorful roots and productive, disease-resistant plants throughout the growing season.