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This guide is for home gardeners seeking an easy and rewarding beetroot variety for their vegetable patch. The key benefit is its attractive, flavourful roots, suitable for various culinary uses and offering great health benefits. A potential caveat is the need for direct sowing outdoors and thinning for optimal growth. This beetroot variety produces flavourful roots ideal for eating hot, cold, or pickled, adding colour and health to dishes.
| Model Part Number | 23613 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to July.
Sow seeds at a depth of approximately 3cm (1 inch).
Space rows 30cm (12 inches) apart and thin seedlings to 10cm (4 inches) apart within the row.
Germination typically takes between 12 to 24 days.
Yes, with adequate depth and good drainage, beetroot can be grown in large containers.
Beetroot prefers a sunny position in fertile, light, well-drained soil.
The roots can be eaten hot, cold, or pickled. They are also great roasted or added raw to salads.
Ensure soil is moist and at an adequate temperature (generally above 7°C/45°F). Check sowing depth; too deep can prevent emergence. Wait the full germination period of up to 24 days.
Ensure the seedlings are receiving adequate sunlight. Thinning too late can also lead to weaker plants competing for resources.
This is often due to insufficient thinning, overcrowding, or poor soil conditions. Ensure adequate spacing (10cm/4in apart) and loosen compacted soil.
Common pests like aphids or flea beetles can attack leaves. Use organic pest control methods or companion planting. Ensure plants are healthy to better resist pests.
Sowing:
Direct sow seeds outdoors from March to July in a weed-free, sunny position. Prepare soil by ensuring it is fertile, light, and well-drained.
Planting:
Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills at a depth of 3cm (1 inch). Space rows 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Germination:
Germination typically occurs within 12 to 24 days. Keep the soil consistently moist during this period.
Thinning:
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them within each row to approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart. This is crucial for allowing roots to develop properly.
Care:
Keep the area weed-free and water regularly, especially during dry spells, to ensure consistent growth. Protect young seedlings from pests.
Compatibility:
This variety is suitable for most garden soils and climates when grown in full sun. It is a hardy annual.
