BEETROOT ‘Ruby Queen’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
Beetroot Ruby Queen, also known for its vibrant red color and sweet flavor, is a beloved heirloom variety that adds both beauty and taste to your garden and plate. Its striking ruby-red flesh makes it an eye-catching addition to salads, roasts, and pickling jars alike.
Known for its robust growth and reliable yield, Ruby Queen is popular with gardeners of all levels, from beginners to experts.
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Height: 30 cm
Sow When:
- Germinate best at 10 – 28°C soil temp.
- Temperate: Spring, summer, autumn
- Subtropical: All year round, avoid very hot weather
- Tropical: March – July
- Cool: September – April
Germination:
- 5 – 10 days
- Depth: 12 mm deep; soak seeds in warm water for 1 – 2 hours before planting
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Direct into the garden bed
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained; add compost, pH 6.5 – 7.5; keep well supplied with water and mulch
Rows: 30 cm apart
Spacing: Thin to 10 cm apart; each seed yields multiple plants, so thinnings can be transplanted or used as ‘baby greens’
Harvest: 55 days, start harvesting when still ‘baby beet size; best eaten when small between 3 – 6 cm diameter
