Ruby Queen Beet Seeds
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Ruby Queen Beet Seeds
Ruby Queen beets are a delightful addition to any garden, renowned for their vibrant color and sweet, earthy flavor. Their deep, garnet-red roots stand out against the lush, verdant greens of their foliage, creating a striking visual contrast that is as pleasing to the eye as their taste is to the palate. These beets are not merely beautiful; they are also incredibly versatile, thriving in a variety of soil types and climates, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
The leaves of the Ruby Queen beet, a rich emerald hue with ruby veins, are as nutritious as they are beautiful. They can be harvested early for tender greens, perfect for salads, or left to mature for a more robust flavor suitable for sautés and soups. The roots themselves are smooth and rounded, with a firm texture that maintains its integrity whether roasted, boiled, or pickled. Their sweet, slightly earthy flavor becomes more pronounced with cooking, making them a versatile ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.
- QTY: 100
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Germination Temperature: 55-65
- Days to Germination: 5-7
- Row Spacing: 4"
- Plant Spacing: 3"
- 100' Row Yield: 45 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 56 days
How to Save Seeds
Beets will cross pollinate with other beet varieties as well as chard varieties. So with that in mind I would suggest only growing one kind of beet or chard since they require a distance of at least ¾ of a mile. Beets are biennial meaning they must be overwintered in order to produce seed the next year. Some gardeners pull the beets trim the leaves back to 2 inches over the bulb and overwinter them in a root cellar in either damp sawdust or sand. Some gardeners that enjoy warmer winters mulch them and hope they survive the winter temps. Once spring arrives replant them and wait for the seed. Once seed is dry collect and store.