Touchstone Gold Beet

This beet has green leaves with a bright yellow stalk. The bulb has tender orange skin with the same striking yellow color on the inside. Beets grown larger than 3” will have a difficult time being harvested.

The Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans all loved Beta vulgaris for their lush green leaves. However, the Romans began cultivating beets for the roots as well and loved them so much they were seen Hanging Gardens of Babylon. So how did something in one of the ancient wonders of the world end up with you? Well it's because an even greater wonder became known in the 1940’s and that's the golden beet! This variety gives you a smoother texture and a sweeter taste than red beets. We chose this for you for these reasons but also because it's bright in color and packed full of heart healthy nutrients that can help cleanse your body.