Beetroot Ruby Queen Packet | Seedmart Australia
Beetroot Ruby Queen Seeds

Beetroot Ruby Queen Seeds

$3.99

  • Suitable for baby leaf & full maturity.
  • Hardy variety that grows well in poor soil.
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Open Pollinated, Non-GMO & No Chemical Treatment

Ruby Queen is an heirloom variety with rich red flesh and a round globe.

  • Ideal for canning and preserving.
  • Sweet and tender variety.
  • 10 x 20″ tray yields approx. 220 grams.

How to Grow Beetroot (Microgreens)

  • Sow rate: 28 – 40 grams for a 10 x 20″ growing tray.
  • Pre-Soak seeds for 6 – 8 hrs
  • Grow in soil, and not hydroponic method.
  • Add 2 – 3 cm of soil to tray. Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil. Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface.
  • Cover seeds with a light layer of soil. This step is important as it helps with dehulling and reduces beet microgreen growing issues.
  • Lightly water. Cover seeds with a growing tray. Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate.
  • Water 1 – 2 times daily. Keep covered for 6 – 8 days. Remove top tray and expose it to light. Water twice daily.
  • Harvest: 10 -14 days. Harvest 1 – 2 cm above the soil.
  • (Level of difficulty: Medium).

How to Grow Beetroot (Full Maturity)

  • Space rows 45 – 60 cm apart.
  • Space plants 5 – 10 cm.
  • Sowing depth: 20 mm.
  • Soil temperature: 5-10 days @ 10-30°C.
  • Plant: Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
  • Full sun, with rich, well drained soil.
  • Sow after frost.
  • Keep well watered.
  • Maturity: 55 – 70 days (35 to baby leaf).

Product Specifications

  • Non-GMO.
  • No chemical treated.
  • Open pollinated, heirloom variety.
  • Variety: Beta Vulgaris.
  • Seeds per gram: Approx 40 – 60.
  • We do not ship to WA or Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.

 

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