Beta vulgaris. 95 days. Open-pollinated.
 
Sugar Beet is an open-pollinated plant in the amaranth family that is primarily grown for the commercial production of sugar. In fact, around 55% all sugar made in the U.S. comes from sugar beets!

When fully grown, the rough-skinned, cream-colored roots are about 1 foot long and 2 to 5 pounds in weight.

All parts of the sugar beet plant are edible. The greens can be used as a spinach substitute in most dishes, while the roots themselves are best roasted and mixed with other bitter root vegetables to balance out the flavors.

Deer are also very attracted to sugar beets since they are easily digestible and high in nutrition, making Beta vulgaris a must have for hunting and food plots!