Beetroot Ruby Queen Seeds

Beetroot ‘Ruby Queen’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

• Popular heirloom beetroot producing smooth, round roots with deep ruby-red flesh.
• Sweet flavour and tender texture—ideal for fresh use, roasting, juicing, and pickling.
• Reliable, fast-growing variety suited to home gardens and market growers.

Product Description

Ruby Queen is a classic heirloom beetroot variety known for its rich colour, smooth globe-shaped roots, and consistently sweet flavour. The deep red flesh holds its colour well during cooking, making it a standout choice for salads, roasting, juicing, and pickling.

This variety is easy to grow and performs reliably across a wide range of Australian climates. Plants establish quickly and produce uniform roots, making Ruby Queen a dependable option for both home gardeners and small-scale growers.

In addition to root production, the young leaves can be harvested as nutritious baby greens. Regular thinning improves root size and overall crop quality.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Cool to warm season annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 25–30 cm
• Days to Harvest: 50–60 days

Sowing Information

• Germination Time: 5–10 days
• Soil Temperature: 10–28°C
• Sowing Depth: 10–15 mm
• Spacing: Thin to 8–10 cm between plants
• Row Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Method: Direct sow

Growing Tips

• Soak seeds in warm water for 1–2 hours before sowing to improve germination.
• Each seed cluster produces multiple seedlings—thin early for best root development.
• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent woody or tough roots.
• Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
• Avoid overly rich nitrogen fertilisers, which encourage leaf growth over root development.

Harvest

Harvest from around 50–60 days after sowing. For best flavour and texture, pick roots when young and tender at 3–6 cm diameter. Larger roots can become woody if left too long in the ground.

When to Sow Beetroot in Australia