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Beets HEIRLOOM BEET SEEDS! âRuby Queen” Beet Seed (60 days)â
Ruby Queen
55 days â The beets are round with smooth skin and shoulders and have a fine, buttery texture. The interior is a uniform dark red with no zoning. Tops are dull green with a bit of maroon and reach a height of ten to twelve inches.
‘Ruby Queen’ became popular in the Northeast and as a canning variety. Performs well in poor soil. This beet also holds their shape well when crowded. Bred and released by Northrup King and company of Minneapolis and was an “All-America Selection®” winner in 1957.
Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside as soon as the ground can be worked. Can also be fall planted. Plant about 4â apart and 1/2â below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 12â-18â apart.
Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.
Common Name Beet
Botanical Name Beta vulgaris
Light Requirements Full Sun
How to Grow Direct Sow
Planting Depth 1/2 inch
Planting Time Cool Season
Seed Spacing 1 inch
Row Spacing 12-18 inches
Space After Thinning 2-3 inches
Days to Germination 10-20
Days to Harvest 55-60
Ways to Grow Small Gardens
In the Kitchen Pickling, Roasting
Is It Heirloom? Yes
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