Territorial Seed Company Early Wonder Tall Top
Best dual-purpose heirloom for gardeners seeking nutritious roots and leafy greens.
This heirloom beet is the ultimate dual-threat for the home garden, yielding both tender, nutrient-dense greens and sweet, deep red roots. While you sacrifice the uniform ripening of modern hybrids, you gain a staggered harvest that keeps your kitchen stocked throughout the season.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking quick harvests and successive spring plantings
- Cooks wanting both nutritious greens and tender beet roots
- Beginners needing a reliable, bolt-resistant crop for varied soils
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for large, long-maturing root vegetables
- Homesteaders requiring beets for long-term winter root cellaring
- Eaters sensitive to strong, earthy flavor profiles
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Dual-purpose yield provides both high-quality roots and nutrient-dense greens.
Maturity Efficiency
Staggered growth cycles ensure a consistent supply throughout the season.
Adaptability
Thrives across varying conditions, making it a reliable choice for beginners.
Germination Reliability
Solid 75% minimum germination rate ensures dependable garden establishment.
Early Season Performance
Specifically bred to excel in cooler spring soil temperatures.
Nutritional Density
Packed with heart-healthy compounds that elevate its culinary value.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
45 days
Soil pH recommendation
6.0-7.0
Seed Depth
½"
Seed Spacing
1"
Thin Plants to
3–4"
Row Spacing
12–16"
Soil Temp for Germination
50–75°F
Minimum Germination
75%
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