Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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12 May 13 Anne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I put the "lid" of a beetroot in some water and the leaves sprouted, so I dipped it in rooting powder and put the lot in a pot. Now the leaves are continuing to grow. What's happening under the soil? Are little beets going to grow? How do I make them grow? Do I separate out the clumps of leaf and replant each in a pot or in the garden? Advice please! Thank you
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08 Jun 13 Ben (Australia - temperate climate)
You won't get beets like that but you will eventually get some seeds. As long as the betroot was not hybrid you can then plant the seeds.
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