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'Ruby Queen' Beets |
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Round Red
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Open-pollinated. Deep-red, globe-shaped roots with small crowns. Short, dark-green tops. All American Selection.
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AAS Winner in the year 1957
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| Days To Maturity: |
60
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| Seed Sources: |
Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co. - updated in 2019
Henry Field's Seed and Nursery Co. - updated in 2013
Underwood Gardens - updated in 2011
Lake Valley Seed - updated in 2011
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.7 Stars)
Taste: (4.7 Stars)
Yield: (4.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.9 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 7
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 07/24/2011 by
sadie
- An experienced gardener
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All Counties, Ontario, Canada
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I also find these to be larger than Detroit Dark Red. I was pleased with their dark and even colour and taste. I will grow them again. |
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Reviewed on 03/08/2011 by
HippyChick
- An intermediate gardener
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Brevard, Florida, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This crop grew very well in my garden, partially shaded in the afternoons from the hot Florida sun. |
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Reviewed on 11/16/2008 by
OrganicDan
- An experienced gardener
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Nova Scotia, Canada
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Good germination, wonderful hardy tops and wonderful sweet flavor. Average 3-4" size or picked smaller for pickling, etc. |
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Reviewed on 04/26/2008 by
starflakes
- An experienced gardener
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Roberts, South Dakota, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| It is honestly like comparing beets to beets with Ruby Queen from the standby Detroit Dark Red.
Ruby for me seems a little bigger, a little lighter, but not quite as must a workhorse as Detroit which seems a little smaller on average. |
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Reviewed on 10/17/2007 by
gabbie
- An experienced gardener
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Franklin, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very sweet flavor and disease free. The best beet for canning. Excellent flavor even after 2 years shelf life. Just as good as day 1!!!!!! |
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Reviewed on 05/16/2006 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| A good reliable cultivar. There are several that I like better. But this one is better than Detroit Dark Red. |
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Reviewed on 07/16/2005 by
Achtabowski
- An experienced gardener
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Michigan, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Best tasting beet I've eaten. Fairly large and very sweet even when left in to long.. Greens are tall and cook up nice not bitter. Very easy to grow. I'll grow them over and over. |
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