Early Wonder Tall Top Beet
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3040031Beets are rich in the beneficial carotenoid lycopene, which are effective at scavenging the molecules that have been linked to cancer-causing free radicals. Bright red vegetables are also shown to be useful in increasing blood flow and circulation which is beneficial for heart and lung health.
'Early Wonder' first appeared in the United States seed trade simultaneously in the 1911 catalogs of F. H. Woodruff & Sons and S. D. Woodruff & Sons. It was also known by 'Boston Crosby' and 'Nuttings Gem'.[1]
Firm the soil over the seeds and keep moist, making sure that the young roots do not dry out, until seedlings appear. When plants are 1½ to 3-inches tall, thin to three inches apart. The “thinnings” can be eaten as “baby greens.” Water weekly (or as required) in dry weather. Control weeds.
- "Descriptions of Types of Principal American Varieties of Red Garden Beets", USDA Miscellaneous Publication No. 374, April 1940.
Customer Reviews:
By Becky Brillon (Plainfield, Illinois) on July 7, 2025
This beet was so easy to grow and now that's it's only early July and harvested, I can replant for the fall or dedicate the space in the garden to something else. Beets are a nice size --- not too big and not too small. They popped up out of the ground on their own. Definitely going to plant this one again next year - the only problem with this year's is that I didn't plant enough!
By David Emigh on July 19, 2013
Perfect germination, pretty much indifferent to weather and pests. Beautiful greens and root; about as perfect as a beet can get.
