Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Crosby's Egyptian')

While the modern beet, including Crosby’s Egyptian, is cultivated worldwide, its ancestry points towards the Mediterranean region.

Here’s a breakdown:

* **Beta vulgaris (the species):** Wild beets originated in the Mediterranean region and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa.
* **Crosby’s Egyptian (the cultivar):** This particular variety was developed in the United States in the 19th century. So, it has an American origin, but it is descended from beets that originate from the Mediterranean.

So, while Crosby’s Egyptian was developed in the US, its genetic origins lie in the Mediterranean region and the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger