Organic 'Early Wonder' Beetroot

Organic 'Early Wonder' beetroot (Beta vulgaris) from McKenzie Seed Company, an early beetroot variety with red roots and abundant foliage

The organic 'Early Wonder' beetroot is a heritage variety prized for its earliness , versatility , and high-quality harvest. It produces well-formed, semi-globular roots of an intense dark red , with tender , flavorful flesh. The texture remains fine and pleasant when harvested young, with a balanced sweetness typical of good, cool-season beets. This variety is also distinguished by its abundant foliage , highly valued for consumption as young shoots or mature leaves.

Ideal for home gardens , 'Early Wonder' allows you to enjoy the plant at several stages. The baby greens can be harvested early, followed by the full leaves, and then the mature roots. Easy to grow and tolerant of various conditions, it can be sown directly in the garden and is also very well suited to container gardening . Its good storage qualities also make it a practical variety for preserving.

Companion plants: Brassicaceae, garlic, lettuce, onion, kohlrabi
Nefarious plants: Climbing beans

Spread/Habit: Semi-globose root, upright foliage
Foliage height: Approximately 35 to 45 cm
Seed producer: McKenzie
Seed type: Heirloom
Physical seed type: Organic seeds
Quantity per packet: Approximately 120 to 130 seeds
Special features: staggered harvest , edible foliage , early maturing, suitable for containers , good storage

Root color: Dark red
Texture/flavor: tender, delicate, sweet
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light frost , suitable for cooler seasons

Farming method

'Early Wonder' beetroot is sown directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. It prefers a sunny location and loose, deep, well-drained soil, even slightly heavy. Sow shallowly, cover lightly, and keep the soil evenly moist until germination.

Regular watering promotes tender roots and abundant foliage. Thinning out young plants is important for good root development; the removed plants can be eaten as baby greens . This variety tolerates temperature variations well and remains productive under a wide range of conditions.

Harvesting and preservation

The baby leaves can be harvested early, followed by the full leaves for cooking, and then the mature roots approximately 50 to 55 days after sowing. This gradual harvesting allows you to fully enjoy the plant over a long period.

The roots keep well after harvesting and are suitable for freezing or pickling . The leaves are best eaten fresh, shortly after picking.

Usage ideas

• Baby greens in salad
• Cooked leaves, like spinach
• Pickled beets
• Freezing for winter
• Colorful side dishes

The organic 'Early Wonder' beetroot from McKenzie Seed Company is a generous , early-maturing variety that is very pleasant to grow. Its dual use, for both leaves and roots, makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to maximize harvests and enjoy fresh vegetables at every stage of the season.