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Early Wonder Tall Top Beet
Root vegetable
Root vegetableBeta vulgaris
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–10
- 48 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 3" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Early Wonder is harvested in bunches with large, vigorous tops attached to the young beets. Tall, bright, glossy green, red-veined tops and slightly flattened red roots. Excellent foliar disease resistance for reliably clean bunches.
Planting
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds ½ inch deep, thin seedlings to proper spacing. Fall plantings 10-12 weeks before hard frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 3" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Leaf miners, aphids, flea beetles. Common diseases: Cercospora leaf spot, downy mildew, damping off.