8g
35-60 days. The Early Wonder Tall Top is an easy to grow beet that can be harvested as early as thirty five days after planting, and thrives in colder weather. The Early Wonder Tall Top has a sweet taste, but don’t let that fool you. Research suggests that beets can help prevent cardiovascular disease, and are full of nutrients. Tall, vigorous, dark green stalks striped in maroon veins adorn glossy leaf greens tinged with maroon, excellent for salads. This garden vegetable produces deep red round beetroots that have several diverse culinary applications.
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Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
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Days to Maturity: 35-60 days
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Planting Depth: 1/2"
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Plant Spacing: 1"
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Row Spacing: 12"
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Soil Preference: 65 to 75 degrees, ph level of 6 to 7.5
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Temp Preference: Warmer
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Light Preference: Full sun is required.
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Pests/diseases: Susceptible aphids, beet mosaic, damping off.
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Color: Green
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Flavor: Rich nutty flavor
