Appearance: Ruby Queen Beets are characterized by their deep, rich red color both inside and out, offering a vibrant addition to both garden landscapes and culinary dishes. Growth: These beets are known for their quick growth, taking about 55 days from seed to harvest. They thrive in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun. Yield: Ruby Queen is prized for its dual-purpose yield; both the roots, which are tender and sweet, and the greens, which are highly nutritious, can be harvested. Nutritional Value: Packed with vitamins, especially folate, manganese, and vitamin C, along with antioxidants, making them a health-conscious choice. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Ruby Queen Beets are an heirloom variety that come freshly harvested from Beta vulgaris seeds. Each root is tightly packed with bright red skin, a ringless inner flesh, and a buttery texture & flavor. These roots measure roughly 2 to 3 inches in diameter while their tops reach heights of 10-12 inches tall. The tops are usually enjoyed as a Spinach alternative in salads or the roots can be grated into salads for added flavor. What's more, Ruby Queen Beets boast beautiful stem colors - ranging from deep reds at the top up to barely noticeable green veins at the bottom. With these attractive colorings, you'll have an eye-catching addition to any garden or plate! Beets, or "Beetroots" have been around for a very long time. Dating back to as early as 2,000 B.C., they spread from Babylonia to China by 850 A.D., and were widely cultivated in Europe by the 12th century. Beets are an annual vegetable that thrive in cooler temperatures of early Spring and late Fall; once fully grown they can be harvested, ending their lifecycle if temperatures become too hot and they begin to bolt.