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Growing Beetroot Guide

Growing Beetroot

Your complete guide to growing delicious, colorful beetroot at home

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Boltardy

Deep-red, globe-shaped roots with sweet flavor. Perfect for early sowing and resistant to bolting.

Chiogga

Beautiful pink and white rings inside. Ideal for salads and stunning presentation.

Pablo

Smooth-skinned, sweet roots perfect for both baby beets and mature storage.

  1. Sow seeds 1cm deep from mid-April to late June
  2. Space plants 10cm apart, rows 30cm apart
  3. Keep soil consistently moist
  4. Harvest when roots reach golf ball size for best flavor
Boiling

1-2 hours depending on size. Keep skin on to prevent bleeding.

Roasting

Wrap in foil, bake for 2 hours until tender.

Storage

Store in sand or compost in a cool shed through winter.

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