Description
A mix of 4 specially selected beetroot varieties, all with a striking colour, which when served together will give a fun rainbow display whether in a salad or roasted vegetable dish. Beetroot Boltardy is a deep red colour, Chioggia has pink and white concentric rings, Golden has attractive globe shaped orange-yellow roots that turn golden yellow when cooked and Albina Ice is a truly white beetroot which does not bleed when cut.
Children will love playing lucky dip when they harvest these beetroot and they are great for making beetroot crisps!
| When to sow | March to July |
| (Early March in a cold frame or under cloches for an earlier crop and sown in July to produce baby beet in the autumn) | |
| Where to sow | Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep with 30cm (12") between rows. |
| It is best to sow beetroot seeds directly into the ground (or container) when the temperature of the soil has warmed to about 7°C (44°F). | |
| What to do Next | Each 'seed' is actually a fruit composed of three or four seeds. |
| Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 10cm (4"). | |
| If carefully removed, the seedlings can be transplanted to form additional rows. | |
| Once the roots have developed and they start to swell, beetroots need to be watered moderately. | |
| Beetroot has shallow roots and it is important to keep the plants moist. If they experience long dry periods, the beetroot will become hairy and fibrous. | |
| Intermittent or inadequate watering can result in stress cracks and breakdown of roots. Don't overwater as this only encourages leaf growth and not bulb growth. | |
| During cool weather, the plants can be watered once a week. During very hot weather, less water can be given two to three times a week instead of a lot of water once a week. | |
| To harvest lift carefully, twist off stems with your hands to prevent the plants bleeding their juice. | |
| Harvest | June to October |
| Handy Tips | Don't be tempted to sow Chioggia to early as it does have a tendency to bolt. |
| The seeds require plenty of moisture to germinate. Soaking them in warm water for an hour or two prior to planting is a great way to speed up germination. | |
| Prevent a glut when planting beetroot by sowing your seed in stages, a small batch at a time every couple of weeks, will give a continuous harvest. | |
| If the soil is well drained (or they are grown in a pot or container) they be left in the soil for winter in mild areas. Cover with a layer of straw for extra protection. | |
| Companion Planting | Good Companions - Onions, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Cabbage, Dwarf Beans. Aromatic Herbs, Celery, Chamomile, Spinach, Chard. |
| Bad Companions - tall beans, runner beans. | |
| Nutritional Information | Rich in beta carotene calcium , iron & folic acid. |
| Serving Suggestion | The roots can be eaten cooked (boiled, steamed or roasted as a vegetable), hot or cold, or grated raw in salads. |
| Small beets are also excellent pickled. | |
| The young leaves are also edible and can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach. |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.