Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P P P          

(Best months for growing Beetroot in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 12 inches apart
  • Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, Silverbeet (Swiss Chard), Lettuce, Cabbage, Dwarf Beans, Dill, Peas. Strawberries
  • Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Carrots, Sweetcorn, Spinach

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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
The recommendation is to sow 7-9kgs of seed per hectare. That's a lot of beetroot.
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21 Oct 13, Ray aletsholo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
where can i find beetroot planters in the northwest province and how much would it cost
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10 Oct 13, M George (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Planted beetroot and the leaves grew large and looked good but the beetroot were exposed above the ground and were pale and underdeveloped. Please explain why.
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13 Jan 14, Dirk Visser (Australia - arid climate)
Good day, i read here your problem with the growing of your beetroot... It's normal that beetroot is growing above the ground but every day you must give water. Let the ground never come to drying.. Excuses for my bad English... i live in Holland.(the Netherlands)...
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25 Sep 13, robert (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
how to buy seeds in online im here in philippines please advise thanks with warm regards,
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06 Oct 13, Joe Wheeler (Australia - tropical climate)
www.diggersclub.com.au
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31 Aug 13, Carolyn Sydney- temperate (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had beetroot in the ground for 2 months or more not growing much I would like also to know what to use for an organic fertiliser, I have compost, worm castings and chicken manure.
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15 Sep 13, ej (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Strewth ... Where to start? What variety are they? Are they at least 10 > 15 cm apart? PH needs to be 6.5 > 7.5. They are a root crop, so low levels of nitrogen is a must. Phosphorus & potassium levels need to be adequate. Organic fertiliser would include rock dust, well rotted compost, green manure (lucerne) or rotted cow/sheep/horse manure. Use worm castings with caution but don't use chook poo due to nitrogen levels unless you are looking to crop beet leaves for salads, not the roots. All this soil work should have been done before planting. Soil needs to be damp, not wet. Best watered early morning (sunrise) & allowed to dry somewhat between waterings. Good luck.
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31 Aug 13, karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello, I'm also interested in growing beets in PH, i don't know anyone who grows beets where i live, im in central luzon and it can get very very hot. There are beets possibly in baguio, tagaytay or anywhere colder...(?) Anyway, I'm planning to grow them in a container, on the east wall of our house, so they won't get the harsh afternoon sun and so i can move them indoors when there's a typhoon..please let me know if you are successful, thanks!
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30 Aug 13, Rod (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What type of fertiliser can I use on my beet root seedlings thank you
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Seeds generally only last a few years so best kept in the fridge. If you are going to use soon - this autumn/winter then in a box out of the sunlight would be ok.

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