Seeds, Early Wonder Tall Top, Beets

Early Wonder Tall Top Beet (Beta vulgaris)

A reliable heirloom beet variety, Early Wonder Tall Top is prized for its dual-purpose harvest: tender, deep red roots and vibrant green tops with red stems that are equally delicious and nutritious. This fast-growing, cold-tolerant variety is an excellent early-season beet that thrives in spring and fall plantings. The sweet, earthy roots mature quickly, while the lush, leafy tops can be harvested young for salads or sautéed like Swiss chard.

Key Characteristics:

• Dual-purpose edible crop
  Both roots and greens are edible and flavorful. The roots are smooth, round, and deep burgundy-red, perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling. The tall tops are tender and flavorful, excellent as cooking greens and rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C.

• Cold hardy and fast maturing
  One of the earliest beet varieties to mature, Early Wonder thrives in cool soils and is ideal for early spring and fall sowing. This makes it a great choice for season extension in diverse growing zones.

• Great for succession planting
  Quick growth (roots in about 50 days) makes it easy to sow successively every few weeks for a steady supply of beets and greens throughout the growing season.

• Perfect for small gardens and intensive planting
  This beet performs well in tight spaces and raised beds. Its compact root and leafy top combo make it a high-yielding choice for square-foot gardeners and urban growers.

• Excellent for food forest underplanting and permaculture systems
  As a cool-season, low-growing vegetable, Early Wonder can be interplanted beneath fruit trees or among perennial crops during spring and fall, before the tree canopy fills in.

Product Details:

• Native Range: Cultivated crop, originally developed in Europe

• Plant Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil; medium moisture

• Mature Height: Tops reach 18-24 inches

• Days to Maturity: 48-55 days

• Root Color: Deep red

• Greens: Lush, tall, red-veined, flavorful

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones

A staple for the early garden, Early Wonder Tall Top delivers nutritious greens and sweet, earthy roots in one hardy, fast-growing plant. It's a dependable choice for cool-season planting, especially if you want both greens and roots from one easy crop.