Beet Seeds, Early Wonder Heirloom Variety for Sweet Red Roots and Harvest Around 50 Days After Sowing
Early Wonder beet seeds grow sweet, tender red roots for salads, roasting and pickling. This open-pollinated heirloom variety reaches harvest in approximately 50 days from sowing, making it a practical choice for growing an early beet crop at home.
Cold tolerance suits early spring planting and fall harvests. Grow Early Wonder in containers or garden beds, and harvest the round, smooth roots when they reach 2–3 inches in diameter. The Sampler Pack contains approximately 20 seeds; the Large Pack contains approximately 600 seeds.
Features
- Open-pollinated heirloom variety for growing red beets
- Sweet, tender roots suited to salads, roasting and pickling
- Cold-tolerant plants suited to early spring planting and fall harvest
- Suitable for containers, raised beds and traditional garden beds
- Approximately 50 days from sowing to harvest
Specifications
- Product: Beet seeds for planting
- Variety: Early Wonder
- Pollination: Open-pollinated
- Variety heritage: Heirloom
- Days to maturity: Approximately 50 days from sowing
- Plant height: Up to 12 inches
- Root shape: Round and smooth-skinned
- Harvest root diameter: 2–3 inches
- Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
- Row spacing: 12–18 inches
- Typical sprouting time: 7–14 days
- Sampler Pack: Approximately 20 seeds
- Large Pack: Approximately 600 seeds
- Storage: Cool, dry place
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Early Wonder seed packs differ?
The Early Wonder Sampler Pack contains approximately 20 seeds, while the Large Pack contains approximately 600 seeds. Both contain the same beet variety.
When should I harvest Early Wonder beets?
Harvest Early Wonder beets when the roots reach 2–3 inches in diameter, approximately 50 days after sowing. The roots have sweet, tender flesh for salads, roasting or pickling.
How deep should I sow Early Wonder beet seeds?
Sow Early Wonder beet seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil, with rows 12–18 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during germination; seeds typically sprout in 7–14 days.
Can I grow Early Wonder beets in containers?
Yes, Early Wonder beets are suitable for container planting as well as raised beds and traditional garden beds. Use well-draining soil and maintain consistent moisture during germination.
Are Early Wonder beets suitable for early spring planting?
Yes, Early Wonder is a cold-tolerant beet variety suitable for early spring planting once the soil can be cultivated. It is also suited to growing for a fall harvest.