Blushing Not Bashful Beet is a striking variety developed at the University of Wisconsin, bred specifically for robust flavor and reliable performance in the garden. Its pristine white roots are kissed with a delicate pink blush and subtle internal striping, making it as beautiful on the plate as it is in the ground. Ready to harvest in just 50 days, this frost-tolerant beet delivers an earthy, geosmin-rich flavor balanced by sweet, mild undertones that shine whether you roast it, slice it raw into salads, or pickle it whole. Plant in full sun with moderate water and well-balanced soil (pH 6.0 to 7.5), spacing plants 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
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Dr. Irwin Goldman's careful breeding work created a beet that refuses to compromise: white skin with a pink blush that catches the light, internal striping that hints at the complexity within, and a flavor profile deep enough to satisfy seasoned gardeners yet approachable enough for newcomers. The high-geosmin content delivers genuine earthiness rather than the one-note sweetness of many modern varieties, while excellent disease resistance means you'll actually get to harvest what you plant. At 50 days to maturity, it's quick enough for succession planting yet sturdy enough to handle frost, making it reliable across different seasons and conditions.
This beet shines in salads, where its tender white flesh and pink blush make it as visually striking as it is delicious raw. It roasts beautifully, developing concentrated sweetness as the edges caramelize. Its mild internal striping makes it particularly attractive when sliced for pickling, and the balanced flavor profile means it works equally well in soups, gratins, or simply grated fresh into a quick slaw.
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Sow seeds directly into prepared soil once the soil temperature reaches at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In most regions, this aligns with early spring planting, though you can succession plant every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest through summer and into fall.
Blushing Not Bashful reaches harvestable size in 50 days from direct sowing. Harvest when roots are 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter for the most tender texture, though they can grow slightly larger if left in the ground. You'll know they're ready when the shoulders begin to push above the soil line and the white skin with pink blush is visible. Pull gently by grasping the base of the greens or loosen the soil with a fork and lift carefully to avoid bruising the delicate white skin. For storage, cut the greens away just above the root, leaving about 1 inch of stem to prevent bleeding.
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“Blushing Not Bashful Beet is the product of deliberate breeding work at the University of Wisconsin by Dr. Irwin Goldman, who selected for both flavor intensity and plant resilience. Rather than chasing the saccharine trend that had dominated beet breeding for decades, Goldman prioritized the robust, earthy compounds that make beets truly distinctive, creating a variety that honors the vegetable's heritage while meeting modern gardening needs.”