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Beetroot 'Early Wonder'

Beta vulgaris

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Early Wonder is a popular variety of Beetroot, which belongs to the Beet genus (Beta vulgaris 'Early Wonder'). 'Early Wonder' is considered a heirloom cultivar. A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Early Wonder is known for growing to a height of approximately 0.9 cm (0.35 inches).

As Early Wonder Beetroot is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

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How to grow Beetroot 'Early Wonder'

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Early Wonder likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Early Wonder is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Beetroot is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Early Wonder from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.74 inches (1.9 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early Wonder about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early Wonder

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Early Wonder is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Early Wonder

Beetroot 'Early Wonder' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Early Wonder exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Early Wonder plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Early Wonder frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Early Wonder grow? 0.9 cm / 0.35 inches Mature Spread How wide does Early Wonder grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
pH Range The level of acidity for Early Wonder. 6.5 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Early Wonder need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Early Wonder require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Early Wonder need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Early Wonder need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 24°C / 75°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Early Wonder in? 40°C / 104°F to 90°C / 194°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Early Wonder? 1.9 cm / 0.74 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Early Wonder 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Early Wonder edible? edible

How long does Early Wonder take to grow?

These estimates for how long Beetroot 'Early Wonder' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Early Wonder to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min 4 days | Max 22 days (34)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Early Wonder? + 0 days Average 0 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Early Wonder is ready for harvest / bloom? + 60 days Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Early Wonder? = 70 days

When should I sow Early Wonder?

Folia's when to plant Beetroot 'Early Wonder' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Beetroot 'Early Wonder' Reviews

11 Feb 2012

KathN's Beet "Tall Top Early Wonder" was Reviewed day 189

After the stellar performance of the cylindrical beets in spring, I was pretty disappointed in the globe beets planted in September. They never did much of anything, not even produce greens. But that’s why I tried them, to see if I liked them. Now I kn

1 stars

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