Beet 'Early Wonder'

Betavulgaris

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Folsom, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Longmont, Colorado

Augusta, Georgia

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Vinton, Ohio

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Teasdale, Utah

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Thousand Oaks, CA | March 2010 | positive

Delish. The beets have always been sweet for us, even when we accidentally let one or two turn into giant softball sized beets. The gre...Read More

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: Early wonder is considered to be the best beet for greens. The tops can reach 18” tall, givin...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Great little early beet. Not as sweet as Detroit Dark Wonder, and not as deep a color, but nice sprightly flavor and grows fast even in cool weather.

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(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | positive

I've never done well with beets before, but this one was excellent! Tender, sweet, and a nice small-medium size.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

I prefer this beet to Detroit. It is early, the beet greens are succulent and the root has less tendency to become woody than Detroit Dar...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Marketed as being an early crop, 50 days from seed. Flavor is average, roots somewhat smaller than 'Detroit'. Direct seed in the garden...Read More

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