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Organic Early Wonder Tall Top Beet ,Beta vulgaris

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.

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