Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P P P          

(Best months for growing Beetroot in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 12 inches apart
  • Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, Silverbeet (Swiss Chard), Lettuce, Cabbage, Dwarf Beans, Dill, Peas. Strawberries
  • Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Carrots, Sweetcorn, Spinach

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27 Aug 16, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Sounds like the bed is too rich and the beetroot have put all their energy into growing foliage. I suggest that you eat the beetroot leaves in soups, with fetta in a pie etc and plant a crop that likes good rich soil such as corn, pumpkin, zucchini, lettuce or cabbage. Best to plant root veg and onion-family following corn, etc
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29 May 16, Virginia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I made a great beetroot relish last year So thought I'd give a go growing them I have planted from seedlings I purchased Any tips out there thanking you Virginia
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28 Jun 16, Anthony (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Virginia, I enjoy making my own chutney, relish & sauce, I'm not so pleased with my beetroot relish recipe, it seems a bit dry, I was wondering if I asked you nicely would you mind sharing your beetroot relish recipe with me please. If so could you possibly send it as a text message in case it goes into my junk email folder and I miss it. 0400258679 Happy planting. Regards Tony.
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25 Nov 16, Barbi (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Anthony, did you end up getting a successful beetroot relish recipe? I add balsamic vinegar .. it gives a sweet rich flavour.
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24 May 16, annonymous (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
what is thinning?
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26 May 16, Rach (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure it's when you plant a couple of seeds close together and then you have to get rid of some (the weaker smaller ones) to make room for the others to grow properly, so you literally pull out the ones that you're not gonna keep for the benefit of the ones that'll be left behind
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28 May 16, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Beetroot contain several seeds in each 'seed capsule', so you need to thin them out (remove some of the seedlings) as several shoots will grow from each capsule. It's the same with silverbeet. You can eat the ones you remove!
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30 Apr 16, Jane Jarman (Australia - temperate climate)
The beets are growing very well plenty of healthy leaves but no beets growing. They gave plenty of space between plants , what can I do, I have been feeding with a liquid feed. I live in South australia
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02 Aug 16, Feras (Australia - temperate climate)
Check out the NPK on the fertiliser, something high in N will produce plenty of green leafy growth but no root/vegetable production. Pick the right fertiliser for the right plant ;)
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06 Apr 16, Ben (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, i have not had to much success with my beets... i have only had around 3 germinate out of about 20 seeds. Can you please advise if i should put a few seed clusters into the 1 hole? i have been only sowing 1 seed cluster per hole so far, but this is not giving me a good success rate. Also, with the soaking of the seed cluster, should i break it open after the 24hrs and remove the seeds to sow individually or should i leave the cluster intact and sow? any advise would be great as the beets are my flavor haven! Regards Ben
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