'Early Wonder' - (Non-GMO) - Beet Seeds
SKU:
CA$1.89
CA$1.89 - CA$5.45
per item
Heirloom Vegetable
Longer pointier tips, on these faster growing, sweet tasting, beets. Get a head start on the competition and earn customer loyalty by presenting this early season beet variety. Grows well in cool soils and produces wonderful early greens before insects begin to dominate the scenery.
57 Days to Harvest!
How To Grow:
60 seed/gram Sow seed directly into the garden 1.25 cm (1/2") deep in rows 30-45 cm (12-18") apart. Successive sowings as late as the first of July helps extend the harvest. Thinning is essential for good root formation so thin seedlings to 10 cm (4") apart - you can use the tops of thinned beets as a source of baby greens. Irrigation is important during dry spells up until the roots begin to swell. Fertilizer improves quality and size of roots.
Life Cycle: Biennial Harvested as an Annual
Propagation: Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 7 to 10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Root Crop
Height: Low to Medium (7 to 30 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Frost Hardy
Days to Harvest: 57 days.
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Open Pollinated
Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Latin: Beta vulgaris
Organic Status: Certified Organic
60 seed/gram Sow seed directly into the garden 1.25 cm (1/2") deep in rows 30-45 cm (12-18") apart. Successive sowings as late as the first of July helps extend the harvest. Thinning is essential for good root formation so thin seedlings to 10 cm (4") apart - you can use the tops of thinned beets as a source of baby greens. Irrigation is important during dry spells up until the roots begin to swell. Fertilizer improves quality and size of roots.
Life Cycle: Biennial Harvested as an Annual
Propagation: Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 7 to 10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Root Crop
Height: Low to Medium (7 to 30 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Frost Hardy
Days to Harvest: 57 days.
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Open Pollinated
Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Latin: Beta vulgaris
Organic Status: Certified Organic