Ruby Queen

An early, excellent quality beet for the gardener. Tender, fine grained and sweet.

V14103 : Ruby Queen
Treatment	* Pkg Size	** Price (USD)
Untreated	1/4 lb	$4.25
Untreated	1 lb	$11.25
Untreated	5 lb	$55.00
* M = 1,000 US customer prices shown in USD. * Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD.

How To Order

Item Number

V14103

Maturity (days)

Sugar (%)

Heritage Variety

Yes

Treatment

Untreated

Canada

Planting: Plant seed 1" apart and thin to 2" apart. Row spacing ranges from 15" - 24". Seed depth should be 1/4" - 1/2" deep. Poor stands are often the result of planting too deeply or the soil's crusting after a heavy rain. The seedlings may emerge over a relatively long period of time, making a stand of different sizes and ages of seedlings.

Planting Guidelines - Beet

Approximate Seeds per Pound:

25,600 - 30,000

Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:

5.3 - 6.1 lbs

Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):

136.1 - 181.5 M

Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:

6,000

Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:

2"

Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:

18 - 24"

Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:

.5 - 1"

Recommended Soil Temperature:

60 - 85°F

Days to Germination:

6 - 10

Management: It is extremely important to thin beets because they are a multi-germ seed, meaning each seed will produce several plants. Beets that are thinned when they reach approximately 3" tall can be used as greens. Frequent and shallow cultivation is important to keep the soil loose around the growing beet to ensure uniform roots.

Harvest: Beets can be harvested whenever they grow to the desired size. About 60 days are required for beets to reach 1 1/2 " in diameter, the size often used for cooking, pickling, or canning.

Storage: Beets may be stored in a polyethylene bag in a refrigerator for several weeks. Cut off the tops of the beets one inch above the roots. Beets store the best at 32°F and 95% humidity. Do not freeze.