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Item Number: V56

BEETROOT (Beta vulgaris) Cylindra

Description:
The name sums it up! Grows above ground and because of its cylindrical shape is ideal for slicing. Delicious flavour. Should be harvested when young. s/c 240

SEED COUNT 275 approx

SOW April to June

HARVEST July onwards

TYPE Main Crop Root Vegetable

PLOT Outdoor Plot

WHERE TO SOW

Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm (3/4”) deep with 30cm (12”) between rows.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 10cm (4”). Do not transplant. Only needs watering when there is a drought. Lift carefully and leave about 5cm (2”) of the storks to prevent bleeding when cooking.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Rich in Beta carotene, calcium, iron and folic acid.
HANDY TIP
For a plentiful supply of sweet small roots, sow successionally at fortnightly intervals. A good storage variety.Easy to grow and much more tasty than Fresh shop bought beetroot. It should be harvested just at the right time when the size of a tennis ball. Sow the seeds thinly from April to June in drills 2cm deep with 30cm between rows. Is a good idea to sow part rows at weekly intervals to get a succession of roots. Some varieties can be sown earlier under cloches. Thin seedings to 10cm between plants, keep weed free and water regularly. Loosen roots with a fork and pull gently, twist off the leaves about 4-5cm form the crown, do not cut or damage rhe skin as this will result in bleeding during cooking with a loss of colour and flavour. Wash in cold water and cook in boling water for 1-2 hours. Rub off the skin when cool.

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