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23 Nov 12, (Australia - temperate climate)

you are letting your beetroot get too thirsty watering twice a day will help also dont use too much fertilizer, forcing them to grow is not a good idea

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22 Sep 12, Karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, do you need seeds to grow beetroot, or can I just plant a beetroot and grow more, like you can with potatoes?

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13 Oct 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

You need seed to grow beetroot. They aren't a tuber and won't grow usefully from an existing beetroot, although you can get them to grow leaves which are edible.

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12 Oct 12, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

no beetroot needs its own seed :)

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05 Sep 12, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

To grow beet roots successfully what are the best tips........

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10 Sep 12, Paul (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Michael, what I have found is this: lightly manured / composted soil (too much nitrogen enhances leaf growth and not root growth - you want root growth). Loose / light soil becasue the root will struggle in thick/clay like soil. Spacing between plants is good if you can put a tennis ball between plants. Finally, when you pick them, twist off the leaves and throw into compost. Dont leave the leafs on.

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23 Aug 12, Pamela (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I just found a bag off old seeds threw them in the garden thinking nothing would happen, and every seed has come up. lol

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19 Jul 12, adam (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi john. I've found that a good fertilizer works, but one with very low nitrogen. It gives them a kick on without the excessive leaf growth. But I grow the Lutz greenleaf variety now, which gives me good bulbs with lovely green tops to eat as well.

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17 Jul 12, John Campbell (Australia - temperate climate)

What is the best thing to put on young beetroot plants to promote the root growth more than the leaves

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26 Apr 12, Mabel Reidy (Australia - temperate climate)

Wash beetroot and boil till soft, the skin will peel off easily, then slice into a bowl. Make a mixture of vinegar and brown sugar{I use Balsamic vinegar} and pour over beetroot and chill. You can also bake the beetroot with your roast, just like spuds or whatever.

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