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Gardening

dmosh42

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2. You mentioned the Chioggia beet as a disappointment?

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 19, 2011, 10:24 AM

Dec 2011

I have grown the standard "Detroit Beet" over the last few years, and they do well. But thought about eventually trying another red variety. Since I'm a couple hours or so west of you near Mt Airy, wondering if you had any replacement recommendations?

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What new varieties of vegetables will you grow this season? [View all] dmosh42 Dec 2011 OP

I am at the pondering stage, so will edit this over the next few months.... NRaleighLiberal Dec 2011 #1

You mentioned the Chioggia beet as a disappointment? dmosh42 Dec 2011 #2

Let me get back to you....one I highly recommend is Touchstone Gold (from JSS) NRaleighLiberal Dec 2011 #4

Me too. Denninmi Dec 2011 #3