Ruby Queen
Beta vulgaris beet
HOW TO GROW BEET
Usually direct sown as soon as soil can be worked but may be started indoors. Summer sowing after mid July are generally poor. If you like, when direct sowing, mix beet seeds with fast-sprouting radish seeds to mark the rows. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 10 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Sow every 3-4 weeks for consistent supply. Harvest beets when 2–3” for best sweet flavor. Beets can grow large and get woody if left in the field. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Soil pH 5.6-7.0. Hardiness zones 8. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,800 seeds per ounce. Average 436M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 5 miles.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-85˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 3-4”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 55–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,800 seeds per ounce. Average 436M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 5 miles.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-85˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 3-4”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 55–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Ruby Queen Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 2,268 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 9,072 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 36,287 seeds
- 150 Seeds$4.10
- 1500 Seeds$15.50
- 1/4 Pound$38.00
Uniform and smooth skinned, medium dark red globe shaped roots have dark-red flesh with no off color zones. Medium dull-green tops tinged with maroon grow 10–12” tall. Good for both fresh market. Retain color through processing. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Red, Shape: Round, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Market, H...
Uniform and smooth skinned, medium dark red globe shaped roots have dark-red flesh with no off color zones. Medium dull-green tops tinged with maroon grow 10–12” tall. Good for both fresh market. Retain color through processing. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Red, Shape: Round, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Market, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall.
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