BEETROOT: EARLY WONDER

(BETA VULGARIS)

An heirloom, pre-1811 variety.  If you are in a hurry to eat a beet this one is for you! Early, smooth, round beet; makes lots of tall tender edible greens to boot! Perfect pickled, fresh, cooked, or in borscht.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  SEP – JUN

Temperate: JUL – MAY

Sub – Tropical: FEB – NOV

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN

Arid: FEB – OCT

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Soak seed for 2 hours and direct sow.

Keep moist.

Thin to 10cm apart, either transplant or eat as microgreens.

DAYS TO HARVEST

50 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY