CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN FLAT

CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN FLAT

(Beta vulgaris)Heirloom dating back prior to 1885 and named after Josiah Crosby, a Boston market gardener. Purplish red, flattened root which forms largely above the ground. Rich flavour. Ideal for boiling, pickling, baking & freezing. 50-60 days. 220 seeds

(Beetroot06167)

SKU	Beetroot06167
Shipping Weight	0.0010kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

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