Beta vulgaris
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Beta vulgaris
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Its texture, combined with the earliness of harvest, makes this a popular, award-winning beet variety—an All-America Selections winner!
Organic Ruby Queen Beet Seeds are bred explicitly for superior flavor and texture, earning them recognition among home and commercial gardeners alike.
Full Sun|Partial Shade
8 - 12 Days
55 - 60 Days
12"+
12 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Fill Weight (grams): 3
Flavor: Can grow larger than most beets without woody taste.
Preparation Ideas: Steam, pickle, or boil these beets for a delicious dish.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 100 - 150
Growth Type: Root
Tolerance: Heat Tolerant|Humidity Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow Ruby Queen Beet seeds outdoors. Performs best in full sun and well drained soil. Scatter seeds in a row. After germination, thin to 1.5" apart. When 4" high, thin to 3" apart. Rosebud sized thinning are delicious cooked whole. Harvest mature beets when they are 3" in diameter.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow Ruby Queen Beet seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
To prepare beets, simmer whole beets in salted water for 30-45 minutes, dip in cold water and slip the skins off.
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