Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

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		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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01 Nov 14, Toni (Australia - temperate climate): Thanks. I was wondering the same thing. That's very helpful to a new gardener like me
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13 May 14, paul (Australia - temperate climate): you can also eat like spineag
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09 May 14, Natalie Tornatore (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have planted baby beets 8 weeks ago and every time I try to see if they are ready there is still no bulb underneath. They are in a raised bed with good soil. What is going on as the label said harvest 6 -8 weeks. Mine are just on 8 weeks and good leaves but no beets.
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24 Sep 14, Sandy (Australia - temperate climate): Get a ph tester Beetroots like 6-6.8. Use the complete tester it is more accurate. If the soil is too acid ie more than 6.8 add sulphur if it is alkaline ie below 6 add garden lime. Maintain 6-6.8 during whole season, do this for all plants. Google all vegetables and get a ph reading and maintain it. Works for me.
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09 Jul 14, Peter Wheldon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): It is possible that your soil is too nitrogen rich. That would explain the good leaf growth. Beets are 'light feeders' and go well in rotation after a heavy feeder like a brassica ie. broccoli, kale or cabbage. Something that uses up nitrogen in the soil.
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07 Apr 14, ken (Australia - sub-tropical climate): When seedlings appear do I replant up to the leaves or leave the stalks out of the ground
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22 Mar 14, jacque (Australia - temperate climate): can you grow beetroot in pots?
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15 Jun 14, Dede (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You can grow them in pots, but the pot must have some depth.
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07 Feb 14, susan (Australia - temperate climate): I found out that you can use the leaves as well as the root in a salad. I just pick the odd leaf as the plants are growing. They add a nice colour to a green salad
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04 Feb 14, Elba Bulte (Australia - tropical climate): Hi, I would appreciate advice on how to start growing beetroots and other vegies. What herbs are good companions or grow well together. Any recipe for good compost? Thank you for your help Elba
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Me too. I tried on wet paper got 5 from 30. Planted directly into a raised bed got 5 again from heaps. I have soaked some for 24 hours took the floaters out and planted the rest into potting mix. Waiting to see what happens.

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