Beet, Early Wonder (Organic)Botanical Interests Seeds

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Days to Maturity: 48 days

Family: Amaranthaceae

Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops are 18³ tall

Variety Information: 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.

Botanical Interests Early Wonder Beet Seeds

Organic, Heirloom

Beta vulgaris Item #3014 48 days. Early Wonder has it all: tasty, abundant greens, flavorful beets, and early production. An excellent choice. Great for mild climates where multiple crops are possible. The 18" greens are as delicious as chard or spinach 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 proper thinning is very important. This packet sows two 7-foot rows.