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Merlin F1 Red Beet

Merlin F1 Red Beet is a market quality hybrid that develops uniform, sweet flavored dark red roots and medium sized leaf tops.

Size: Packet: 150 seeds (1.35 grams), OG

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Merlin beet showcases globe-shaped roots with a uniform, dark red exterior and interior. The plant has a medium top height, with smooth green leaves growing in an upright habit.

  • This variety exhibits high resistance to bolting and matures around mid-season, offering a flexible harvest timeframe for growers.
  • Merlin is suitable for specialty, fresh, multi, bunch, and processing markets, as well as baby leaf production.

Plants produce harvestable roots 85-90 days when seeding in ideal soil and climate conditions.

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Merlin F1 Beet
Scientific Name:
Beta vulgaris
Plant Lifespan:
Biennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9a (20 to 25)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20), Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/2 in.
Days to Sprout:
5-10
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
50-80
Plant Spacing:
6-12 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
30-90

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