{"product_id":"beetroot-ruby-queen","title":"Beetroot Ruby Queen","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeetroot Ruby Queen is a highly reliable, early-maturing heirloom, producing deep, rich crimson roots with smooth skin, a sweet earthy flavour and tender flesh right through to the centre. It is the kind of steady, dependable beetroot that suits gardeners who simply want good results season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing compact and fast-maturing, Ruby Queen fits neatly into gardens with limited space, and it performs reliably across most seasons, so you are not left guessing whether a planting will succeed depending on the time of year. That consistency is a genuine strength for a vegetable that can sometimes be fussy about timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne detail worth remembering is that the nutritious leafy tops are equally edible, so nothing from this plant needs to go to waste. The greens can be picked and cooked much like silverbeet, giving you two vegetables in one from a single row.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a long sowing window running from September through to April, Ruby Queen is easy to fit into most New Zealand vegetable gardens, whether you are after a single harvest or want to succession sow for a steady supply of fresh beetroot across the warmer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Beetroot Ruby Queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow direct into the garden from September through to April. Prepare loose, well-worked soil and sow seed at a shallow depth, firming gently and watering with a fine spray. Soil temperature should sit between 15-25°C for reliable germination, which typically takes 5-10 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10cm apart within the row, with 30cm between rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for Beetroot Ruby Queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, particularly while roots are developing, since inconsistent watering can affect shape and texture. Keep beds weeded so young plants are not competing for space and nutrients, and pick leafy tops sparingly if harvesting for greens, leaving enough foliage for the root itself to keep developing well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Beetroot Ruby Queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots are ready 55-70 days from direct sowing. Being fast-maturing, Ruby Queen can be pulled as soon as roots reach a usable size, so there is no need to wait for maximum growth if you prefer smaller, more tender beetroot. The leafy tops can be harvested at the same time and cooked as a nutritious green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"200 seeds","offer_id":49212403056948,"sku":"V8454.pkt","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":49212403089716,"sku":"V8454.500grW","price":34.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kilogram","offer_id":49212403122484,"sku":"V8454.1kgW","price":61.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 kilograms","offer_id":49212403155252,"sku":"V8454.2.5kgW","price":131.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kilograms","offer_id":49212403188020,"sku":"V8454.5kgW","price":210.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/V8454-W.png?v=1784972864","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/beetroot-ruby-queen","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}