DESCRIPTION
Growing Early Wonder Tall Top Beet Garden Seeds
For the best results, you'll want to plant the seeds three to four weeks before the average last frost. To encourage germination, you can soak the seeds for twenty four hours before planting. After planting, water the seeds every two weeks. After thirty five days, the beets will be mature enough to harvest. This strain of beet is used as a first early variety of beet for mid-summer sowing and storage. Benefits from full sun to partial shade lighting. At 35 days, the "baby greens" can be harvested. At 45 days, the full leaf greens can be harvested, and at 55 days the roots are ready for harvest.
Eat beet tops before any sign of wilting for maximum flavor. In most cases, the smaller the beet, the sweeter the beet, and the larger the beet, the more 'earthy' the beet will taste. Vinegar pairs well with beets, making pickled beets a great addition to many meals. Walnut oil pairs very well with warm beets. To minimize the beet color from excessive bleeding leave the stem plug in place and skin on while cooking. Many health enthuseists juice beets for health benefits. Approx. 1,200 seeds/oz.
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Color: |
Green |
Flavor: |
Rich nutty flavor |
Growing Info
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
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Days to Maturity: |
35-60 days |
Hardiness Zone: |
8-10 |
Planting Depth: |
1/2 Inches |
Plant Spacing: |
1 Inch |
Row Spacing: |
12 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Upright |
Soil Preference: |
65 to 75 degrees, ph level of 6 to 7.5 |
Temp Preference: |
Warmer |
Light Preference: |
Full sun is required. |
Other
Pests/diseases: |
Susceptible aphids, beet mosaic, damping off. |