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03 Dec 14, Gerard (Australia - temperate climate)

I find it takes more than 6 weeks for them to mature to a good size. I find I can use a few of the leaves from the plant at this stage, especially if the tops are lush and well developed.

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01 Dec 14, Maxe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Denise....remember that Seasol is NOT a fertiliser. It stimulates root growth, and is very good to apply when transplanting. It acts like a 'tonic' for plants and guards against transplant shock. Always soak seedlings in it for an hour or so. before planting out. Makes a huge difference in those first few days of acclimatisation. Go find a good organic Fertiliser and start again. Living + gardening = learning! ;-)

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05 Feb 15, Tim (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Denise, in addition to the previous reply, just like to add that once a fortnight (or once a week for heavy feeders), I use a combination of PowerFeed Liquid Fertiliser (Bunnings or any garden centre) and SeaSol. Use about 50 mL of each and dilute to 9L (watering can)

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16 Nov 14, wayne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My beetroot bulbs are coming above soil level .planted them4 weeks ago. What should I do.the bulb size is about 25 mm.thanks

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08 Nov 14, Linda (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I am trialing the worm farm shown in Better Homes and Gardens in my raised garden bed. 100mm polypipe with holes and a lid. plant in the soil up to the holes, add worms and compost then every week add some food scraps and water and the nutirents seep into the soil. Would love any tips if anyone else has trialed this successfully.

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05 Nov 14, marcus turner (Australia - tropical climate)

can beetroot growin the tropics

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22 Oct 14, Amanda (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Can l plant beet (not seeds) that have grown roots?

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26 Feb 16, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

beetroot don't like transplanting , it is not advisable

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04 Oct 14, Esther (Australia - temperate climate)

When can I harvest beet leaves for salad? My beets are 30 days old. The leaves look they are at the right size.

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19 Nov 14, Carol (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi Esther. You can use them anytime bearing in mind that the larger they grow the tougher they'll get. Remember to keep the water up to them to keep the leaves tender and to swell the beetroot itself

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