Meet Merlin, the hybrid beet that redefines excellence in your garden and kitchen. Merlin is celebrated for its exceptional eating quality, featuring uniform, round roots with a refined tap root and a dark red interior that stands up well during drought and adverse weather conditions. The attractive dark green, glossy tops grow tall, reaching 15 to 17 inches, and maintain their rich color throughout the season. This makes Merlin ideal for the fresh bunched beet market, ensuring a visually appealing and delicious product.
Merlin beets are not only a visual delight but also a culinary treat, receiving high ratings for their sugar content, which adds a delightful sweetness to any dish. These beets are also resilient growers, showing intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Cercospora, ensuring a healthy and bountiful harvest.
Growing Merlin is straightforward and rewarding. Start by sowing the seeds directly into the soil at a depth of 0.5-0.75 inches, maintaining soil temperatures between 60-65°F for optimal germination. The seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Space the plants 2-4 inches apart in rows and allow 1-3 feet between rows to ensure ample room for
