Early Wonder TallTop Beet, Heirloom Seeds

Early Wonder TallTop Beet, Heirloom Seeds — The First Early Beet With Exceptional 20-Inch Greens

Early Wonder TallTop (Beta vulgaris) is the dual-purpose beet that earns its place in the garden twice over — first as one of the earliest beet varieties for mid-summer sowing and storage, and second as a standout greens crop. Tall, vigorous dark green tops tinged with maroon grow 18–20 inches tall with glossy, red-veined leaves that are exceptional harvested for salads as the roots develop. Dark purplish-red, 3-inch flattened globe roots are excellent for pickling and store beautifully in the ground over winter. An excellent all-around beet for home gardens and market growers. 48–60 days.

Why Grow Early Wonder TallTop?

• Exceptional 18–20 inch greens — tall, vigorous, dark green tops tinged with maroon
• First early beet for mid-summer sowing — one of the earliest varieties available
• Dual harvest — harvest greens as roots develop, roots at full maturity
• Excellent for pickling — dark purplish-red 3-inch flattened globe roots
• Stores in the ground over winter — reliable late-season and storage beet
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall/winter harvest. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 2–3 inches apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 3–4 inches. Full sun to part shade. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest greens as needed; harvest roots at 48–60 days when 2–3 inches in diameter.

Days to maturity: 48–60 days
Root shape: Flattened globe, 3 inches, dark purplish-red
Top height: 18–20 inches
Packet size: 2.6 g / 200+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 4 per sq ft
Sun: Full sun to part shade
USDA Zones: 2–11 (annual)