Crimson Globe	56	35-45 cm	Flattened globe, purple red with smooth skin	Red, faint zoning	A bunching variety adopted to warm climates. Resistant to downy mildew.
Crosby's Egyptian	55	Medium dark green, 35-45 cm	Flat globe, deep purple red with small top-root	Bright red, indistinctly zoned with a lighter color	Widely grown for early market and a bunching beet for summer and fall use.
Cylindra	60	Rich green, 35-45 cm	Cylindrical, deep red	Deep red, no zoning	Recommended for home gardener and food processor as it has a perfect shape for slicing.
Detroit Dark Red	55	Dark green turning red, 35-45 cm	Globe, smooth skin, small top-root	Deep red, no zoning	Widely adapted, heat tolerant variety. Good for bunching and processing. Excellent canner.
Detroit Dark Red (Medium Top)	58	Glossy dark green tinged with maroon, 35-45 cm	Globe, dark red, smooth skin, small top-root	Deep red, indistinct zoning	All purpose garden beet variety. Performs well in cool weather.
Detroit Perf. Imp.	57	Medium dark green tinged with deep red, 40-48 cm	Globe flattened at base, dark red, smooth skin, small top-root	Uniform deep red, no zoning	Used by commercial market and home gardener. A sweet and tender variety.
Early Wonder Tall Top	52-54	Tall, clear, dark green, 40-48 cm	Flat globe, dark red, small top root	Deep red with some lighter red zoning	This strain has better interior color and it is an improvement over older strains of Early Wonder.
Green Top Bunching	55	Medium, glossy dark green, 30-40 cm	Flattened round, dark red	Medium bright red with some lighter zoning	Heavy green tops, retains fresh appearance well, popular with home and market gardeners.
Ruby Queen	52	Short, dull green tinged with maroon, 25-30 cm	Round, dark red, smooth skin, small top-root	Uniform medium bright red, faint zoning	Excellent canner, fine texture and early.