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$2.25

Organic Early Wonder Tall Top Beet ,Beta vulgaris

Light:	Full Sun
Zones:
Plant Height:
Seedling Depth:	½- ¾”
Row Spacing:	12-24”
Days to Maturity:	45 days

Plant Spacing: Thin to 2-4” depending on desired size.

Seeding Rate: Baby leaf: 40 seeds/ft in 2-4” bands.

Roots: 10 seeds/ft in single row.

When to Sow:

Direct seed as soon as no danger of frost. or up to 6-8 weeks before fall frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F.

Harvest:

Harvest when roots reach desired size. For winter storage, allow crop to stand for a few mild frosts; harvest before a hard freeze. For beet greens, harvest starting around five weeks, or when leaves are 3”. Use floating row covers to extend season.

Special Features:

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are hardy biennials in the Chenopodiaceae family, which also includes spinach, chard, orach and quinoa. Earliest variety, quick growing arching tops; great for a first harvest, roots size up quickly for a second harvest of baby bunched beets. Great full size beet with brilliant tops. Even Moisture, grows best in cool climates and mild frost tolerance.

Approx. seeds per package.