Beet Seeds - Ruby Queen HEIRLOOM - AAS WINNER

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Unit Size	Price	Savings
Packet	$2.50
1 Ounce Package	$6.95
1/4 Pound Package	$14.95	46%
1 Pound Sack	$29.95	73%
5 Pound Sack	$109.95 ($21.99/Lb.)	80%
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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.

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

Planting Instructions

Beet Planting:
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.
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.
Beets can be started indoors and then transplanted outdoors.
The plot should be kept well weeded to discourage competition which can result in a less than peak harvest.
Being related to Swiss Chard and Spinach, beets should not be planted in close proximity or succession with these crops.
Beets have a good tolerance for low fertility soil, and too much nitrogen can encourage top growth which will detract from root development.
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.
Fresh beets can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks, or preserved by canning, pickling or freezing.
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.