XL Mylar Packet – Organic Green Top Bunching Beet SeedsGold Vault Mylar Zip Packet This beet is mainly grown for its tender green tops, or beet greens. The leafy tops can be harvested after about 4 weeks of growth. The beet roots are edible as well, but have zoning early on. The beets are tender, bright red, and slightly flattened on the top. Beets seem to have originated in the Mediterranean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens. According to historians, George Washington experimented with beets, cross-pollinating them to create new varieties. This particular variety of beet first became available to American gardens in the 1940s. These seeds are non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), and are also free from all Neonicotinoids. They are packaged in our superb Gold Mylar Mylar Zip Packaging, which gives the seeds the best storage possible, and allows you to reseal the bag for later use. The artwork and labels on the packet are loaded with information – many people comment that it is the most beautiful packet that they have ever seen. If you have never tried out our seeds before, this is your chance to experience something special!