{"product_id":"ruby-queen-beet-seeds","title":"Ruby Queen Beet Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Queen is an award-winning heirloom beet known for its smooth, deep-red roots and consistently sweet, tender flesh. These beet seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) produce round, uniform beets that stay tender even at a larger size, with fine texture and rich color that hold up beautifully to canning. It earned an All-America Selections award for its dependable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home canners and gardeners who want uniform, sweet, deep-red beets that stay tender and hold their color when preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer. Sow 1\/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots are ready in about 55–60 days. Pull at 2–3 inches across for peak tenderness, though Ruby Queen resists getting woody, so it forgives a slightly later harvest better than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep, non-fading red and smooth texture make Ruby Queen a top pick for canning and pickling, and it roasts and boils to a sweet, mild finish. The tops are tasty cooked like chard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/beet-ruby-queen\"\u003eHow to Grow Ruby Queen Beets From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45317376868559,"sku":"ORIVBR_09_12","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":45317376901327,"sku":"ORIVBR_09_13","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Beet-Ruby-Queen-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266940814.png?v=1783463326","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/ruby-queen-beet-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}