Ruby Queen is an award-winning heirloom beet known for its smooth, deep-red roots and consistently sweet, tender flesh. These beet seeds (Beta vulgaris) produce round, uniform beets that stay tender even at a larger size, with fine texture and rich color that hold up beautifully to canning. It earned an All-America Selections award for its dependable quality.Who it’s forPerfect for home canners and gardeners who want uniform, sweet, deep-red beets that stay tender and hold their color when preserved.How & when to plantDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer. Sow 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.HarvestRoots are ready in about 55–60 days. Pull at 2–3 inches across for peak tenderness, though Ruby Queen resists getting woody, so it forgives a slightly later harvest better than most.Benefits & usesThe deep, non-fading red and smooth texture make Ruby Queen a top pick for canning and pickling, and it roasts and boils to a sweet, mild finish. The tops are tasty cooked like chard.Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Ruby Queen Beets From Seed, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.
