In the UK, if the soil has warmed and there’s no more risk of frost, start sowing beetroot seeds outdoors from mid April up until late June.
Sow the seeds in finely prepared, raked soil (in rows spaced 10-15cm apart) Sow thinly 2.5cm deep
Location: Select a sunny position in the garden with well-drained rich soil. Beets require loose, well-worked soil that is free of rocks and debris.
If your soil is heavy add in some organic matter of a compost nature to lighten the ground and make it more fertile.
Allow the meaning to be moist all through but not soaked. Regular water, especially in dry spells Water well to promote even growth
To avoid leaf diseases, do not over water. Water at the bottom of plants.
When seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them so they can grow undisturbed. Thin to plants 7-10 cm apart.
Weed the area regularly so there is adequate nutrients for your beloved plants.
Work some balanced fertilizer in the soil before planting. After the plants have rooted in and began growing, side dressing with a nitrogen based fertilizer could be useful.
Look out for pests including aphids, slugs and leaf miners. Plant Protection – Organic control or barriers to pests.
Beetroot are pretty resistant to disease, though if you have very damp weather keep an eye on any fungal-like leaf diseases. A better solution is to store it at the correct distance and with good ventilation.
You can begin to harvest baby beets around 7-8 weeks after sowing, though harvesting time varies. For big beets, let them grow out fully (about 10-12 weeks)
Gently pull beets very carefully out of the soil, making sure not to break or harm the taproot. Cut the tops off of beets, but retain enough stem that each one is about an inch in diameter. Keep the beetroots in a cool, dark place or fridge.
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