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

Your comments and tips

17 Jul 12, John Campbell (Australia - temperate climate)
What is the best thing to put on young beetroot plants to promote the root growth more than the leaves
26 Apr 12, Mabel Reidy (Australia - temperate climate)
Wash beetroot and boil till soft, the skin will peel off easily, then slice into a bowl. Make a mixture of vinegar and brown sugar{I use Balsamic vinegar} and pour over beetroot and chill. You can also bake the beetroot with your roast, just like spuds or whatever.
08 Apr 12, Tracie (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted my Beetroot and gave them plenty ofwater but they look sad
18 Mar 12, D.Gulyas (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I was just wondering what fertiliser to apply when my soil has NPK 0.65mg/kg:11mg/kg:0.16meq/100g. It is a pH6 loamy soil. Any response appreciated. Thank you
30 Jan 12, Julie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Why should you not plant beetroot and carrot together thanks
07 Apr 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
Carrots like a more sandy soil and not as much water as beets. Carrots will rot and be malformed if they have too much water adn are not drained properly. While beets love water!
07 Jan 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
how deep should you plant the beetroot plants in a pot? Bernard
06 Jan 12, Peta (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I only planted bought quite advanced seedlings from a nursery and planted them three weeks ago. it looks like they are popping up out of the ground already. would this be right or have I done something wrong? they are about 2-3 cm across.
11 Jan 12, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have grown heaps of Betroot this year, if the grounds a little hard put munch around them, about two inches thick.That has help for me with the ground a little hard and dry
22 Dec 11, Narelle (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I went on holiday for a few weeks and had a friend water my garden, however they forgot. My beets came back ok but are now about to flower and I don't think they have much of a root. Should I just cut my losses, pull them out and start again?
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how do I know when my beetroots are ready to harvest?

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