Description
Beetroot ‘Ruby Queen’ is a 1900s USA heirloom. Roots have dark-red flesh. The taste is sweet and mild. Often used in the canning industry and for home preserving. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.
Out of Stock
Beetroot ‘Ruby Queen’
Beta vulgaris
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
- heirloom from early 1900s
- dark-red flesh
- sweet and mild flavour
- often used for preserving
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Additional information
| Best By | Mar-20 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 20 seeds |
| Lifecycle | biennial |
| Sowing Months | July; August; September; October; November; December; January; February; March; April |
| Method | soak seed overnight, sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 8mm |
| Germination | 10-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 10-12cm |
| Harvest | 55-80 days |
