Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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08 Dec 13 Neil (Australia - temperate climate)
How do I know when the beetroot is ready to eat?
21 Dec 13 Andrew (Australia - temperate climate)
Dig around the bulb with your finger to see the diameter. Smaller beets (25mm) are sweeter but bigger ones go further. Don't let them grow larger than 5-6cm across else they will start to get starchy rings throughout and taste woody.
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