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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08 Dec 07, Tim (Unknown climate)
If growing by seed, always plant in two's. beetroot dont always sprout up.
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For 5 medium beetroot preferably leave 2cm of stalk and the root on the fruit. Wash and place whole fruit in a suacpan, cover with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from water and remove skin by hand when cool enough to handle. Retain 1 cup of cooking water. When almost cold slice fruit and place back in saucpan. Cover with the cooking water, half cup of brown vinegar, half cup of sugar, third teaspoon mixed spice and four peppercorns. Simmer until sugar is disolved, roughly 10 mins. Store in fridge and use as a salad vegetable.

- Elizabeth

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