Beet, Organic (Early Wonder)

Botanical Interests Organic Early Wonder Beet Seeds

Since the early 1900s, 'Early Wonder' has delivered abundant greens, flavorful beets, and early production. Great for mild climates where multiple crops are possible. The 18" greens are as delicious, and high in vitamins A and C, iron, and potassium. Beet seed is actually a dried fruit with 1-5 seeds in each fruit, so thinning is very important.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun
• When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity.
• When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter. 
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep
• Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4 inches
• Row Spacing: 12 inches
• Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4 inches
• Days to Germinate: 5-21 days
• Days to Maturity: 48 days

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"-3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop.
• Variety Info: Smooth, 1 ½"–2 ½;" diameter with slightly flattened roots. Leaf tops are dark green on red stems. 'Early Wonder', introduced in 1911, is an excellent beet for both greens and roots, ready for harvest in as little as 40 days. Especially good in early spring due to its ability to grow in cool soils.