An American Heirloom that produces beautiful dark red leaves even under low light conditions with the foliage colour intensifying as the plant matures. Roots show attractive striped zoning when sliced. Recommended for Baby Leaf from 35 days or root harvest at 55 days.
Matures 55 days from direct sowing.
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Beta vulgaris
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-25 | 10-15 |
15-20cm
|
Hardy | 1.2.3 | 200 |
Direct Sow
|
Salad Green
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
