Early Wonder Beet

Early Wonder Beet is an open-pollinated, heirloom beet variety that dates back to 1811. This red beet variety produces 2-3" roots that are great eaten fresh, pickled or canned. Early Wonder is an early-maturing variety that will produce harvestable beets 5-10 days quicker than most standard varieties. Also known as "Tall Top" Beet, this variety produces tall, tender greens that are delicious to eat! These greens make a great substitute for chard and other greens. They're great in salads and very rich in vitamin A and C. Beets may be direct seeded or grown as transplants. Beet Seeds are naturally multigerm, which means that each seed will germinate 2-3 plants. As a result, plants will require thinning once they emerge from the soil. Failure to thin will result in overcrowding and lack of consistently sized roots. Plants should be thinned to one every 3-4" along the row. Beets may be planted on a bed with multiple rows close together. Harvest beets when roots have reached 3-4" in size. F