CARILLON Beet Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking productive, disease-resistant, and versatile root vegetables.
Discover the CARILLON Beet Seed, an exceptional open-pollinated variety perfect for your garden. This improved Cylindra type yields slender, dark red roots up to 6 inches long, maturing in just 65 days. Known for its uniform and vigorous growth, it offers enhanced resistance to common foliar diseases. Beyond their culinary versatility, these beets are celebrated for their heart-healthy benefits, while the nutritious greens add fiber to your diet. Ideal for spring and fall planting, these seeds promise a rewarding harvest.
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Days to Maturity
65
/ days
Who it's for
- Market gardeners prioritizing consistent harvest quality and visual appeal
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking superior flavor for fresh or cooked dishes
- Home growers wanting extended harvest windows and dual-purpose greens
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners lacking time for labor-intensive seedling thinning
- Beginners unprepared for active pest monitoring and garden management
- Gardeners working with heavy clay or acidic soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Enhanced foliar protection keeps plants healthy throughout the growing season.
Yield Consistency
Uniform growth habit ensures a predictable and abundant harvest.
Culinary Versatility
Dual-purpose roots and greens maximize utility in the kitchen.
Growth Speed
Sixty-five day maturity allows for quick turnover in garden beds.
Planting Flexibility
Adaptable for both spring and fall planting windows.
Root Uniformity
Cylindrical shape provides consistent sizing for easier processing and storage.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Seed Depth
½"
Seed Spacing
1"
Thin Plants to
3–4"
Row Spacing
12–16"
Minimum Germination
75%
Seed Life
2 years
Botanical Name
_Beta vulgaris_
Features
- Improved Cylindra type for higher yields
- Produces slender, 6-inch dark red roots
- Uniform and vigorous growth habit
- Enhanced resistance to foliar diseases
- Tender roots when harvested small
- Greens are edible as pot greens or salad
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the CARILLON beet seed for its exceptional reliability and superior harvest quality. Gardeners report outstanding germination rates, building strong trust in the seed's viability. The resulting beets receive high marks for flavor, described as remarkably sweet and tender, making them ideal for various uses. Reviewers value the uniform size and vibrant color, which suggest consistent growth characteristics. While the initial cost is higher, consumers feel the premium quality, high yield, and dependable performance fully justify the investment. This variety is enthusiastically recommended by home gardeners seeking a trustworthy, premium beet seed.
Know before you buy
Carillon is an improved Cylindra type, meaning it produces long, slender, uniform roots rather than the traditional round shape. This shape makes them exceptionally easy to slice into consistent rounds for pickling or roasting.
Yes, the greens are entirely edible and highly nutritious. You can harvest them young for fresh salads or cook them as you would spinach or chard.
Sow the seeds 1 inch apart at a depth of ½ inch. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them to 3–4 inches apart to ensure the roots have enough room to develop their full 6-inch length.
Yes, Carillon beets are well-suited for both spring and fall planting. They thrive in full sun and require moderate, consistent watering throughout their 65-day growing cycle.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds have a life span of approximately two years. They maintain a minimum germination rate of 75% during this period.
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