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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 48 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Type: Beet (Learn more)
Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops are 18" tall
Variety Info: Smooth, 1 ½"–2 ½;" diameter with slightly flattened roots. Leaf tops are dark green on red stems. 'Early Wonder', introduced in 1911, is an excellent beet for both greens and roots, ready for harvest in as little as 40 days. Especially good in early spring due to its ability to grow in cool soils.
Attributes: Cold Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 21 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest in early spring. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"â€"3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop.
- Katherine R.Rated 1 out of 5 stars10/3/241 Star
Very disappointed in these seeds. I bought these this year in hopes of growing beautiful sweet beets but these turned out to be insanely spicy and possibly mixed with radish seeds. These are not at all what I was expecting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/8/24Hey Katherine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Samantha G.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/4/245 Stars
Great germination rate! We presoaked the seeds and all produced. We’ve been harvesting up to a third of the leaves each week and still have nice sized roots to harvest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Alma H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/26/245 Stars
Obvious something loves the beet leaves. I have something continually eating the leaves! Oh well, you know what they say, 'you need to question your gardening skills when nothing is eating your food', LOL! It's the first time I am growing beets.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - SonjaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/11/255 Stars
These are FANTASTIC!! They didnt mind being started in trays and transplanted into the field, ready to harvest 7 weeks later. Most were 2-2.5" in size, with some being 3"!
The beets taste great, and the greens are so sweet!!
- SonjaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/11/255 Stars
These are FANTASTIC!! They didnt mind being started in trays and transplanted into the field, ready to harvest 7 weeks later. Most were 2-2.5" in size, with some being 3"!
The beets taste great, and the greens are so sweet!!