Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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24 Jan 11 Mohan (Australia - temperate climate)
beets grow best in soils with pH range : 6 to 7.5, while boron is absorbed from the soil in the pH range 4.5 to 6. Boron is immobile and the older parts of the plant having it cannot supply it to new growth. It is therefore best to spray a solution of boron salt in the recommended dilution on the leaves, alternately the pH of soil has to maintained at value 6.
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