Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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09 Mar 16 Mickey (Australia - temperate climate)
Beetroot seeds have been grown in poly boxes in shade cloth house. Germination 3 weeks on. 3-4 small leaves. Are they supposed to have such a long stalk approximately 20cm below leaf. Is this normal
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16 Mar 16 Dennis (Australia - temperate climate)
I am having the trouble, my beetroot seedlings are growing on long long stalks, perhaps someone has an answer, they are under 50 per cent shade.. Great site Gardenate thanks.
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28 Mar 16 sooze (Australia - temperate climate)
Too much shade causes legginess. I would start again and give much more light.
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