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From our first taste of delicious, super-sweet Badger Flame Beets, we wanted to find a way to grow them on Near Our Stores family farms. Our first step was to partner with a beet seeds developer, Row 7 Seeds, so we could begin trialing the uniquely colorful root veggie at our Organic Farm & Orchard in Canandaigua, NY.
Our first small-but-successful harvest proved these mild, sweet, less-tannic beets grow well in our climate, and we were able to offer them to a few Wegmans stores. The beets were such a hit, we couldn’t wait to bring Badger Flame Beets to more Wegmans locations. We asked our partners at Profeta Farms to grow them on their central NJ and PA organic acreage and thanks to their hard work, we now have a bounty of Badger Flame Beets for you!
You’ve never tasted a beet like this! In addition to their beautiful color, they have a remarkable vegetable sweetness without the typical earthiness of regular beets. In fact, they’re so naturally sweet, our chefs say you can slice fresh, raw Badger Flame beets to enjoy on a salad! For fall, we also love them roasted, which brings out even more of their incredible sweetness.
Our nutritionists remind us that eating a variety of fruits and veggies—such as beets—is a powerful way to support immune system health. Beets contain folate, which supports immune cell formation. Plus, the natural nitrates in beets are associated with improved blood flow and lower blood pressure. Try them this fall—we bet you’ll make them part of your Half-Plate Healthy veggie choices often!
