Beta vulgaris
Beta vulgaris
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The flattened, globe-shaped roots have purplish-red flesh and an excellent flavor.
Sku: 58
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
Sun/Partial Shade
8-10 Days
60 Days
12"+
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Flavor: Tops taste similar to chard.
Preparation Ideas: Tops can be cooked like spinach, while beet roots can be pickled or frozen.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4.25
Growth Type: Root
Sow Tall Top Early Wonder Beet seeds in rows as early as the ground can be worked. After planting, press down covering with soil firmly. It performs best in full sun and well drained soil. When the tops are about 6" tall, pull the plants until the roots are 4" apart. Harvest when roots are 3" in diameter.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow Tall Top Early Wonder Beet seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 18" apart.
Use the tall upright tops for delicious greens. Beets can be grown repeatedly during the season for a bountiful crop.
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