Ruby Queen beet's round red roots have a smooth buttery texture that pleases the tongue. You will surely be satisfied with this early producing beet. Ruby Queen beets performs well in poor soil and holds its shape well in crowded situations. Ruby Queen beets has been the canning industry's favorite for years as well as the home gardeners choice for reliable beets. Beets can be planted relatively early in the season, as soon as soil can be worked or approximately 4 weeks after the last hard frost. Seeds should be planted approximately 3 /4 inches deep and 1 inch apart in rows of approximately 12-18 inch spacing. After germination when seedlings are approximately 4-5 inches tall, seedlings will need to be thinned, depending on your desired harvest. For early harvesting of small, cylindrical roots, thin to 3-4 inches apart. For later harvests of larger roots thin to 6+ inch spacing. Take care when thinning to not disturb the nearby developing roots. Beets can be started indoors and then transplanted outdoors. Thank you! Our seeds are 100% USA, Not from China. Please purchase from the US for the highest unquestionable quality. If you see any seeds for UNDER $0.50 that is most likely a seed from China. If you see any listing with the word dress in THE SOLD BY OR SHIPPED BY person or company, which is a Chinese Vendor. This vendor has batted and switched many of my orders with low quality items or different items all together as well as many other sellers on Amazon. Please Make sure your orders say it sold and shipped by Jacobs Ladder Ent otherwise it?s not me that is sending your order. It may be other foreign venders selling under this listing. Be cautious where your items come from. THANK YOU FOR ORDERING. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PURCHASE. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA