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05 Feb 15, Tim (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Yes that should be fine on both counts. What I normally do with my beets (and indeed any other crop that I grown from seed direct in the garden) is place some seeds into the middle of the suggested spacing between plants once the developed crop is about two weeks away from harvest. This allows time for new seedlings to come through without taking over the space in the garden. Hope this helps

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07 Dec 14, Fay (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Some of my beetroot are red on skin but when I cut them they are white. What have I done wrong? Can we still eat them?

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25 Dec 14, RootBeet (Australia - temperate climate)

Sounds like you might have a heirloom variety 'chioggia' look them up.

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02 Dec 14, Marion (Australia - arid climate)

hi, from the calendar you need to wait at least 3 months, my beetroot has been in since June and are quite hugh . You could have planted them too close together, I had no problems transplanting them to giVe them more space to grow as well.

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30 Nov 14, denise (Australia) (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Planted beetroot 6 weeks ago and feeding every 2 weeks with seasol, leaves look healthy and lush. Pulled up one plant to find the beetroot is the size of a walnut, why is that?

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03 Dec 14, Gerard (Australia - temperate climate)

I find it takes more than 6 weeks for them to mature to a good size. I find I can use a few of the leaves from the plant at this stage, especially if the tops are lush and well developed.

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01 Dec 14, Maxe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Denise....remember that Seasol is NOT a fertiliser. It stimulates root growth, and is very good to apply when transplanting. It acts like a 'tonic' for plants and guards against transplant shock. Always soak seedlings in it for an hour or so. before planting out. Makes a huge difference in those first few days of acclimatisation. Go find a good organic Fertiliser and start again. Living + gardening = learning! ;-)

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05 Feb 15, Tim (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Denise, in addition to the previous reply, just like to add that once a fortnight (or once a week for heavy feeders), I use a combination of PowerFeed Liquid Fertiliser (Bunnings or any garden centre) and SeaSol. Use about 50 mL of each and dilute to 9L (watering can)

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16 Nov 14, wayne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My beetroot bulbs are coming above soil level .planted them4 weeks ago. What should I do.the bulb size is about 25 mm.thanks

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08 Nov 14, Linda (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I am trialing the worm farm shown in Better Homes and Gardens in my raised garden bed. 100mm polypipe with holes and a lid. plant in the soil up to the holes, add worms and compost then every week add some food scraps and water and the nutirents seep into the soil. Would love any tips if anyone else has trialed this successfully.

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