Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
S	S	S	S
	T	T	T	T
	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Beetroot in Australia - tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
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 7°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 30 cm 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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08 Dec 17, Kenneth Chagunda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): .1.what type of pesticides should be applied to beet roots if attached by pests. 2.what type of fertilizer if any is recommended to be applied to the plants.
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02 Dec 17, Gary Ellard (Australia - temperate climate): Finally cultivated beetroot,onions andsnow peas. Bumper crop of beetroot with large "fruit". Very flavoursome. Onions were the surprise. Massive fruit and now hanging in shed.Leeks still going but have swelled stalks. Also looking good. Silver beet protruding 350mm above w/bed and still producing. no seed bolt yet. Wicking exceeded my expectations. In process of establishing 4 more "beds" Brilliant.
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22 Nov 17, elane (Australia - temperate climate): how do I know when my beetroots are ready to harvest?
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23 Nov 17, Mike (Australia - cool/mountain climate): You can pick whatever size you want. They say grow for 7-10 weeks to harvest. At say 8-10 weeks you will have varying size beets. Pick the lot or pick the bigger ones and see if the smaller will grow bigger. 3-4" or 75-100mm across is a good size.
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20 Nov 17, kenneth (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): can i grow beet root during rain season in malawi ,thus dec to march
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12 Sep 17, Prakash Chandra (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): How far apart should the rows be for planting beetroot
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13 Sep 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Website - The Seed Collection - go to top right hand side - click on Gardening info - click on Sowing chart. Print a copy off for future reference. Says 30-40cm - make it 40 or so. Don't give them too much N or water.
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12 Sep 17, Darren (Australia - temperate climate): I space my beetroot rows about 20-25cm apart.
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08 Jun 17, Lucky (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): if I plant beatroot seed around may 20 when is the harvest time
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09 Jun 17, John (Australia - temperate climate): Beetroot normally takes 7-10 weeks. You could harvest in July.
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