Bull's Blood Beet
Bull's Blood is one of the most visually striking plants in the vegetable garden — its foliage is a deep, intense burgundy-red that looks almost theatrical, and the roots beneath match that intensity with a rich, earthy-sweet flavor. The leaves are just as valuable as the beets themselves, adding dramatic color to salads, braised greens, and garnishes. An heirloom grown in American gardens since the 1840s, as ornamental as it is delicious.