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. For storage, remove the greens and keep the roots in the refrigerator.

Growing beets from transplants is also an effective method, because thinning can be done in the trays as opposed to the ground. Place one seed per cell in our seed starting trays and thin to one plant per cell. Transplant when a solid root system has developed, when the plants can be easily pulled from the cells. Transplant into the ground at 4" spacing along the row. Beets work great grown in double rows to maximize garden space. For double row planting, plant two rows 4" apart with 3' between double rows.

Early Wonder Beet Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant and direct seed

When to Plant: early spring and fall

Planting Depth: 1/2″

Seed Spacing: 4-6″

Row Spacing: 3′

Days to Maturity: 50

Disease Resistance: None