Early Wonder Beets Beta Vulgaris Seeds. Beta vulgaris. Sometimes known as Early Wonder Tall Top. 48-60 days. Tall vigorous dark-green, 16 to 18 inch tops tinged with maroon, excellent for greens. Dark purplish-red 3 inch flattened globe bunching beet for home or market gardens. Used as a first early variety of beet for mid-summer sowing and storage.