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Organic Beet Seeds, Early Wonder Tall Top
Beta vulgaris
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Early Wonder Tall Top beets are well suited to home gardens. The tall, semi-globe roots grow to a diameter of about 4-5 cm (1 1/2 - 2"). Produces beets with a nice, dark red color. This variety will also store very well.
Harvest "baby greens" at 35 days, full leaf greens at 45 days, and roots at 50-55 days.
- SKU: 139780
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
10 to 12 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
50 to 55 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
- Fill Weight (grams): 2.5
- Approximate Seed Count: 120-130
- Planting Method: Sow Direct
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Tops taste similar to chard
- Companion Planting: Plant near brassicas, bush beans, cabbage, garlic, lettuce, onions, or kohlrabi but away from pole beans. Onions protect beets against borers and cutworms.
- Preparation Ideas: Tops can be cooked like spinach, roots can be pickled or frozen.
Instructions
Sow seed directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. Plant in fertile well drained soil. Water adequately in dry weather.
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant Spacing: 8 cm (3")
- Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
- To prevent beet bleeding, it is best to remove the skin after cooking.
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