Beet Little Queen 8211 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 8-12 Days to harvest 50-52 Gardener’s Notes: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.