BEETROOT Early Wonder
Stock: 295 Available
$3.30
Beta vulgaris
Family: Amaranthaceae
Subfamily: Betoideae
Characteristics: Root vegetable
Seed per packet: 25
An amazingly extra sweet beetroot with flavourful tops. Early producing 7.5-10cm (3-4”) roots and tall glossy leaves that make great salad greens.
A good summer variety of Beetroot.
Tropical: Autumn, Winter Spring
Temperate: Winter to Mid-Autumn
Cool climate: Spring to Early Autumn
Sow: 12mm deep
For best results grow in trays of a quality seed raising mix transplant when 6cm high. Alternatively sow direct and thin to strongest plant.
Plant space: 10-12cm
Row Space: 20-25cm
Germination: 10-14 days
Maturity: 8-10 weeks
Adaptable to most good garden soils, prefers an open sunny position. Avoid deformed beets by planting them in loose soil free from stones or rocks.