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19 Jan 09, Gerry (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Using beetroot 1.good grated raw into coleslaw along with cabbage, carrot and onion etc - when all mooshed up with the dressing it makes an interesting pink colour 2. cut into 2 - 3 cm chunks (scrub them don't peel) and roast for about 30 min at 200C are good hot or let them cool a bit and mix with Horseradish cream for a warm salad

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11 Jan 09, Kay (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Beetroot peeled and cut into wedges roasted with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a sprinkle of brown sugar, salt and pepper is delicious hot or cold, fresh chilli can also be added. When grating beetroot for salad rinse well to remove colour before adding other vegetables.

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15 Dec 08, mark (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

re:john mcentee,cooking beetroot..boil till they slide off big fork when poked,drain,peel(skin comes off easy when hot),slice or leave whole,bottle in sterilised jars (with airtight lid,must be airtight) and cover with secret ingredient then seal.....(SECRET INGREDIENT-in 2 litre jug dissolve 1 cup of white sugar with 2 cups of boiling water then fill with combination of half brown vinegar,half cold water,pour this in bottles untill it covers beetroot,may have to shake bottle whilst filling..goodluck)

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01 Dec 08, Cath (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Beetroots are very versatile and eaten raw or cooked. Grate like carrots and add to salads, boil like a potato, bake in the oven like a potato (cooks faster), use in soups, make dips. Nice with cumin and coriander.

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28 Nov 08, Cristy Adrian (Australia - temperate climate)

i've planted some seedlings that are about 3-4 inches tall, most are doing well but on a few the lower leaves are turning yellow or getting paler. should i remove these leaves or leave them on? new to growing vegetables, any tips?

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28 Nov 08, john mcentee (Australia - temperate climate)

hi new gardner here how do you know when to pick beetroot

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28 Nov 08, john mcentee (Australia - temperate climate)

any body got good tips for cooking beetroot

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13 Nov 08, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, i'm just wondering if beetroot needs to be prepared in any way before eating?

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29 Jul 08, Barbara in Lane Cove (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I've had success with "chitting" the beetroot seed - ie" soaking it on a shallow tray between two layers of kitchen paper. You need to keep the paper wet. Keep an eye on them, and you'll see which seeds are sprouting, and just plant those. Has increased my success rate. Also highlights when a batch of seeds is past it (despite what the packet says).

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16 Jul 08, Stephen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Beetroot are a form of chard/silverbeet and the leaves are just as tasty. Lightly steam or stir fry. The stalks (if not woody) are great chopped up and used in casseroles.

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