Non-GMO heirloom variety: Ensures natural, sustainable gardening with no synthetic modifications
Thrives in poor soils: Grows well in low-nutrient conditions for versatile planting sites
Mild, sweet flavor: Ideal for canning, pickling, and culinary use
Retains color during processing: Maintains vibrant red color in preserves and pickles
High germination rate: Increases success in seed starting and planting
Summarized by Shop
52 days. The Ruby Queen beet is a variety that does very well in poor soils. It produces uniform, round globes and short tops. The leaves grow to be green with maroon edges. The Ruby Queen beet is mild and sweet in flavor. These beets are hardy and can be grown in a number of zones and climates, and can thrive in full shade. Smooth round
Days to Maturity
52-55 days
Plant Height
10-12 inches
Spacing
3-4 inches between plants, 12-18 inches between rows
Soil Preference
Light, moist, pH 6.5-7
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
Seed Count per lb
Approximately 20,000 seeds
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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Sweetest beets
These beets are versatile and sweet. I liked them even better than the detroit dark red. They make great smoothies
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Natalie · August 29, 2026
Great seeds
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Stephen · 3 days ago
What a wonderful beet to pickle, yep, nice size, firm and has great flavor. I put out a 60 foot row for our customers and some times I wonderful if I should have grown more. The seed germinated almost perfect, well packaged and ready for my garden.