Beet Little Queen – Cornucopia Seeds
Beta vulgaris
Round Little Queen beets have a smooth buttery texture & delicious flavor. Harvest these smooth-skinned red beauties when just 1 to 1 1/2 in. diameter to enjoy as tender sweet babies. Enjoy them steamed, roasted, in salads or pickled. Ready in 50-52 days.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 18 inches |
| Plant spacing | 3-4 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 8-12Â |
| Days to harvest | 50-52 |
Gardener’s Notes:Â In early spring, when frost danger is over, plant in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Sow 1/2 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart. Firm soil well over seeds. When seedlings emerge, carefully thin each cluster, leaving individual seedlings 3 inches apart, so roots have room to size up. Keep well watered for sweetest flavor. Make several sowings 3 weeks apart for a continual supply, plant again at midsummer for a fall crop.
