BURPEE'S GOLDEN GLOBE

(Beta vulgaris var. crassa)  Heirloom first introduced by W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1828.  Dark, golden coloured roots with deep yellow, tender & mild flesh; green leaves with yellow stems.  Does not 'bleed' like red types making it ideal for salads.  Best when harvested young from 5cm across.  Roots used fresh in salads or cooked; leaves used like spinach.  Hardy.  55-60 days.  100 seeds