Anyone ever plant Red Ace Beet?

CrazyAboutOrchids · May 17, 2012

I planted 5 varieties of beet; Red Ace, Cylindra, Detroit, Early Wonder, Ruby Queen. Red Ace touts itself as high germinating, yet it has the lowest germination of all 5 types. There's barely any that germinated to be honest. Seed was purchased from Territorial Seed; could I have received a bad batch? first time ordering from them and first time with a germination issue. First time I've come across this in the 4 or 5 years of having gardens.

Lcottomsvcs · May 17, 2012

I am growing a variety of beet types this year as well, Cylindra, Chiogga, Bull's Blood and Golden Ball. I have grown Red Ace in the past, did not notice a difference in germination. Maybe you got a bad batch? I would contact Territorial, they are good to work with. Good Luck!

Lora

swamper · May 17, 2012

Red Ace is an excellent beet. It's been a favorite of mine for years. It matures with attractive smooth skin and has great flavor.

Mark0820 · May 17, 2012

I agree with Swamper. Red Ace is an excellent beet. It is also one of my favorites, and I have never had any germination issues with it.

RebelRidin · May 17, 2012

Two thumbs up here too. Red Ace is Aces!

kath · May 17, 2012

I grew Red Ace for years and never had germination problems either- if the other varieties are germination then it's the seed. Golden beets can sometimes have a lower germination rate than red types.

CrazyAboutOrchids · May 18, 2012

Thanks! I'll call Territorial Seed this morning and see what they say.

May 17, 2012	#1
CrazyAboutOrchids Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zone 6 - CT Posts: 155	Anyone ever plant Red Ace Beet? I planted 5 varieties of beet; Red Ace, Cylindra, Detroit, Early Wonder, Ruby Queen. Red Ace touts itself as high germinating, yet it has the lowest germination of all 5 types. There's barely any that germinated to be honest. Seed was purchased from Territorial Seed; could I have received a bad batch? first time ordering from them and first time with a germination issue. First time I've come across this in the 4 or 5 years of having gardens.

May 17, 2012	#2
Lcottomsvcs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 123	I am growing a variety of beet types this year as well, Cylindra, Chiogga, Bull's Blood and Golden Ball. I have grown Red Ace in the past, did not notice a difference in germination. Maybe you got a bad batch? I would contact Territorial, they are good to work with. Good Luck! Lora __________________ Gardening is not a rational act. Margaret Atwood

May 17, 2012	#5
RebelRidin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 993	Two thumbs up here too. Red Ace is Aces! __________________ George _____________________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure." Thomas Jefferson, 1787

May 17, 2012	#3
swamper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 219	Red Ace is an excellent beet. It's been a favorite of mine for years. It matures with attractive smooth skin and has great flavor.

May 17, 2012	#4
Mark0820 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 907	I agree with Swamper. Red Ace is an excellent beet. It is also one of my favorites, and I have never had any germination issues with it.

May 17, 2012	#6
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	I grew Red Ace for years and never had germination problems either- if the other varieties are germination then it's the seed. Golden beets can sometimes have a lower germination rate than red types.

May 18, 2012	#7
CrazyAboutOrchids Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zone 6 - CT Posts: 155	Thanks! I'll call Territorial Seed this morning and see what they say.