Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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20 Aug 13 Tess Hopson (Australia - arid climate)
When do you spray the borax mix and how? Do you spray the leaves or before you plant or during ??? Thanks
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15 Sep 13 ej (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are you sure you have a boron deficiency? Usually well rotted compost provides enough. PH needs to be between 6.5 > 7.5. If you have been mulching & the PH has dropped, add a little dolomite. If you must use it (too much is toxic), you add a pinch to a watering can (yes, just a pinch, like 1/2 a teaspoon is getting towards overkill) along with some seaweed solution and water the plants with it when the seedlings have reached the 4 leaf stage. Good luck.
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