Halifax Seed Beet Ruby Queen Pkg.

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

Common Name: Ruby Queen Beet

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: 12 to 18 inches

Width: 6 to 12 inches

Spacing: 2 to 4 inches between plants; 12 to 18 inches between rows

Attracts: Bees and beneficial insects, if allowed to flower

Use: Fresh eating, roasting, boiling, pickling, canning and edible greens

Plant Habit: Cool-season root vegetable

Harvest: 50 to 60 days from sowing; harvest roots when 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter for best sweetness

Companion Plants: Lettuce, onions, garlic, brassicas and bush beans

General Information: Halifax Seed Ruby Queen is an early-maturing beet variety valued for its uniform, round roots and exceptionally sweet, tender flesh. It performs well in cooler climates and is suitable for spring and fall planting. Consistent moisture and early thinning promotes smooth roots and high-quality harvests. Both roots and greens are edible and nutritious.