- Creamy white roots with no red tinge
- Mild sweet flavor with no earthy beet taste
- Uniform, attractive roots
Avalanche's color first catches your eye. The uniform, creamy white roots have no red tinge. But what makes this beet really stand out is its flavor. The roots are very sweet with no earthy beet flavor or bitter aftertaste. They're delicious cooked or eaten raw, and are an excellent addition when chopped up for salads. Since being named the 2015 All-American Selections award winner, Avalanche Beet has been turning people into beet lovers. It's an ideal choice for the spring or fall garden. For optimal germination rate, soak beet seeds in lukewarm water for about 24 hours before sowing. 50 DAYS.