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Ruby Queen Beet Seeds

Beta vulgaris

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the Ruby Queen beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant Ruby Queen beet seeds with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets can be harvested any time after they reach a size of 1" in diameter, usually after about two months of growth. For best taste and tenderness, do not allow beets to grow over 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Up to one third of the tasty beet greens can also be harvested without damaging the plant. Golden Detroit beets keep well for later use.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Ruby Queen beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Red

Ruby Queen Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Ann Marabella

Thank You!

Thank you for shipping to me so speedy...think it was the very next day! Love love love the packaging! I planted Red Arrow, Triton Purple, Arugula & Giant Parsley & is ALREADY sprouting!!! So excited to have found this company so close to home! THANK YOU thank you thank you!

Ruby Queen Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Bryan Briscoe

we've planted your seeds

We have had great success with your beet seeds in the past year.
Thank You

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,000 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $8.21 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $14.40 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $64.80 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $115.20 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $273.60 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $518.40 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,008.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

These smooth-skinned deep red beets are very tender and sweet. Ready in just 52 days, you can enjoy the smooth buttery texture earlier than most beets. Ideal for pickling and canning, they hold their color through processing. This beet received an AAS Award in 1957.
Ruby Queen beets come from Northrup King and Company in Minneapolis, who developed them from the Crosby strain in the 1950's. However, beets seem to have originated in the Mediterrenean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the Ruby Queen beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant Ruby Queen beet seeds with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets can be harvested any time after they reach a size of 1" in diameter, usually after about two months of growth. For best taste and tenderness, do not allow beets to grow over 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Up to one third of the tasty beet greens can also be harvested without damaging the plant. Golden Detroit beets keep well for later use.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Ruby Queen beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Ann Marabella

Thank You!

Thank you for shipping to me so speedy...think it was the very next day! Love love love the packaging! I planted Red Arrow, Triton Purple, Arugula & Giant Parsley & is ALREADY sprouting!!! So excited to have found this company so close to home! THANK YOU thank you thank you!

5.0

Review By Bryan Briscoe

we've planted your seeds

We have had great success with your beet seeds in the past year.
Thank You