Shaped like a cylinder, this dark red Beetroot has a pleasant earthy flavour and is ideal to process due to its shape.
Excellent for slicing, good keeper, and has reddish green leaves. Thin to 15 cm apart to get the best shaped roots.
Matures 55 days from direct sowing.
Read our BLOG on Beetroot for more information
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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
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Hardy | 1.2.3 | 200 |
Direct Sow
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Root Crop
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
