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11 Mar 16, Sally Su (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Adriana, You can plant beetroot almost all year round in a temperate climate except for 2 months which are May & June. So you have the rest of March and April to have a go, then you will have to wait until July. Happy sowing, Sally Su.

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28 Jan 16, Nathalie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I live in Hervey Bay, I will be growing beetroot for the first time. I have eaten beetroot only out of the tin, but I have been told that they are nice roasted as well, but the store bought ones have not been satisfying, so I would like to grow my own. Could you tell me which verity is the best for pickling and for roasting please.

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15 Jan 16, Jim (Australia - arid climate)

I planted my Beetroot seedlings in July 2015 and had a bumper crop was very pleased as I use horse manure a year old from my compost mixed with garden soil the result has been outstanding also same treatment for my Tomatoes with bumper crops hanging from the frames I had to built to hold them up we live near the beach south Adelaide great results from last years enquiry

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18 Nov 15, ken (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

are beetroot leaves okay to dig in as fertiliser

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17 Nov 15, John Stericker (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, when you "pick" the beetroot, is that it? Do they keep producing beetroot even after you have harvested or do you need to plant new seeds? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb questions

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18 Nov 15, Ruth (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Yes John that is "it", you will have to plant new seeds again.... Happy Gardening

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06 Sep 15, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I been a bit lazy,the beetroot and the silverbeet crops are growing too well. I regular water carrots are ok.I know do NOT fertilise carrots,got to separate the other stuff. AND potato and broad beans ok.I even know the broad beans like alkaline soil,potato like acidic. not huge difference,Im not science. I reckon beans are 7.5,the potato's are about 6. I gonna hit them potassium soon,then they stop being leaf. Spinach is brill,good for ya. Gaz

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31 Aug 15, gary (Australia - temperate climate)

forgot to mention that beetroot leaves are great to eat also,just cook like silverbeet.

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30 Aug 15, gary (Australia - temperate climate)

planted beetroot seedlings in june and just finished picking ,first time i have planted beetroot,i was worried that they didnt grow so went pull them out and found all the bulbs where above ground.and we have roasted them,and are delicious.

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30 Jul 15, Leo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Planted Beetroot about 3 months ago Dig down no sign of any Bulbs What would be the cause Planted about 12 Seedlings all the same ?? Type Bulls blood Fertilized about 2 weeks before Planting with all round veg Fertilizer

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