Bring rich red color and earthy sweetness to your kitchen with Merlin Pelleted Beet. This non-GMO hybrid produces smooth, round red roots for fresh preparations, roasting, steaming, and colorful recipes. Pelleting makes the seeds easier to see and handle. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds. Approximate maturity is 75 days, depending on growing conditions and desired harvest size.

Germination Rate: 93%. Test Date: 03/26. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%

Why Choose Merlin Pelleted Beet Seeds?

• Round red roots: Smooth roots offer rich color for salads, roasted sides, and dips.
• Sweet, earthy flavor: Enjoy roots raw when finely grated or cooked until tender.
• Visible pellets: The coating helps with handling and seed placement; thin seedlings as needed.
• Four seed counts: Choose a packet to suit a small bed or staggered plantings.
• Non-GMO hybrid: Saved seeds may not reproduce Merlin's characteristics reliably.

What Are Pelleted Seeds?

Pelleted seeds have a coating that makes them easier to see, handle, and space. Keep the seedbed moist while the coating breaks down and seedlings emerge. Learn more about pelleted seeds.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Direct sow during locally suitable cool-season planting windows.
• Soil: Prepare loose, well-drained soil with finished compost. Remove stones and hard clods.
• Depth: Sow about 1/2 inch deep. Water thoroughly and keep the seed zone moist during germination without waterlogging or surface crusting.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to about 3–4 inches apart with 12–18 inches between rows.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun where possible and remove weeds early.
• Water: Maintain consistent moisture as roots develop.
• Fertilizer: Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer labels. Avoid excess nitrogen that favors foliage over roots.
• Support: Stakes and trellises are not needed for the root crop.
• Harvest: Check root size and lift carefully while tender. Harvest greens lightly, leaving foliage to support root growth.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Finely grate washed, peeled roots into salads.
• Roasted: Roast whole roots until tender, then peel and cut, or roast evenly sized pieces with oil and herbs.
• Steamed: Steam until fork-tender and finish with citrus or butter.
• Blended: Blend cooked roots into hummus or vegetable soup.
• Greens: Wash young healthy leaves and sauté with garlic and olive oil.

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Nutritional Information

Generic raw beet-root estimates, not a Merlin-specific analysis. Per 1 cup raw, about 136 grams. Applies to harvested roots, not planting seeds or coating.

• Calories: Approximately 58.
• Total Fat: 0.2 grams, 0% Daily Value.
• Sodium: 106 milligrams, 5% Daily Value.
• Total Carbohydrates: 13 grams, 5% Daily Value.
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 grams, 14% Daily Value.
• Total Sugars: 9.2 grams.
• Protein: 2.2 grams.
• Vitamin C: 6.7 milligrams, 7% Daily Value.
• Folate: 148 micrograms, 37% Daily Value.
• Potassium: 442 milligrams, 9% Daily Value.

% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values vary with growing conditions and preparation.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Root shape, color, sweetness, maturity, and yield vary with climate, soil, and gardening practices. Images are illustrative.
• Seed Storage: Keep pelleted seed cool, dry, and protected from humidity and sunlight. Use promptly rather than assuming multi-year storage performance.
• Planting Zones: Use local temperatures, frost dates, and extension guidance to select sowing dates.
• Planting seed only: Do not eat seeds or pelleted coating. The following recipe uses harvested roots.

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Roasted Merlin Beet Hummus

Made with harvested beet roots, not planting seeds. Makes about 2 cups, or 8 servings. Prep: 15 minutes. Roasting: about 45–60 minutes, plus cooling.

Ingredients

• 1 medium Merlin beet, about 5 ounces, scrubbed and trimmed
• 1 can chickpeas, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed; reserve a few for garnish
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2–4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Pita wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Place beet in a covered baking dish with a splash of water. Roast 45–60 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife; larger roots may take longer.
2. Cool enough to handle, rub off the skin, and chop. Let cool before blending.
3. Blend beet, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add cold water a tablespoon at a time to reach your preferred texture.
4. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with olive oil, parsley, and reserved chickpeas. Serve with pita.
5. Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and use within 3–4 days.