Beet Seeds - Ruby Queen HEIRLOOM - AAS WINNER
- 2-3 Inches Diameter Root
- 50-60 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Beets - Plant Ruby Queen Beet Seeds
The Ruby Queen beet is a deliciously dark red beet with a smooth yet rich texture. An "All-America Selections" winner, Ruby Queen produces early and is fabulous canned or pickled.
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Fast Facts
Name: Ruby Queen Beet Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris "Ruby Queen" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: 3" in Diameter Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Cool Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 6" Seeds per Pound: NA Hardiness Zones: All Ships: Year-round Average Seeds Per Packet: ~1/4 tsp -
Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Beets like to be planted in cooler weather, but when the soil is above 40 degrees F.
- If you’re in many of the southern states, you can grow beets all winter long.
- Beets can be planted relatively early in the season, as soon as soil can be worked or approximately 4 weeks after the last hard frost.
How to plant:
- Beets can be started indoors and then transplanted outdoors.
- Being related to Swiss Chard and Spinach, beets should not be planted in close proximity or succession with these crops.
- The plot should be kept well weeded to discourage competition which can result in a less than peak harvest.
- Beets have a good tolerance for low fertility soil, and too much nitrogen can encourage top growth which will detract from root development.
- If you want a continuous harvest all season long, stagger your plantings about 3 weeks from each other so they will be ready to harvest at different points during the season.
- Seeds should be planted approximately 3 /4 inches deep and 1 inch apart in rows of approximately 12-18 inch spacing.
- After germination when seedlings are approximately 4-5 inches tall, seedlings will need to be thinned, depending on your desired harvest.
- For early harvesting of small, cylindrical roots, thin to 3-4 inches apart.
- For later harvests of larger roots thin to 6+ inch spacing.
- Take care when thinning to not disturb the nearby developing roots.
How to harvest:
- The best color and flavor for beets develops under cool conditions and bright sun.
- Beets can be harvested when they have reached the desired size, but approximately 65 days after planting beets will be the familiar 1.5 - 2 inches (depending on variety) that most gardeners want for cooking and preserving.
- With adequate moisture and space, beets will grow rapidly, but larger roots can be tough and fibrous.
- When harvesting, beets should be separated from their tops, leaving about 1 inch of stem on the root.
- Beet greens are also nutritious and delicious, but must be stored separately--greens stored intact with the root will continue to draw moisture from the root, and will result in a shriveled and flavorless root.
You can also eat the greens! You can harvest the greens while the beet’s roots are small and the plant is still young.
Fresh beets can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks, or preserved by canning, pickling or freezing.
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