How to grow beetroot?

[mothhawk]

Thanks for all the replies. I've sown seeds in modules and I'll dot them in any vacant spots.

[coreopsis]

No luck with beetroots here,might try them in a raised bed this year

[Snadger]

Is apparently a seaside plant which relishes a light dressing of salt (like asparagus)? (Or did I dream that?)

[zazen999]

Nice - better than most of your dreams Snadge.

I sowed another row tonight. Actually, 2 as I had a small smattering of Albino Beetroot from a seed circle.

My first 2 batches are going great guns. Can't wait for the first harvest......hmmmmmmm

[Snadger]

Nice - better than most of your dreams Snadge. .................

Wasn't dreaming...........bottom paragraph!

Beetroot sowing and seed, beetroot care and cultivation - page 2

What I would like to know is?.........how do you know all about my dreams Zaz?

[Alison]

I find it one of the harder things to grow to be honest despite it supposedly being easy. Very few ever seem to swell much what ever variety I grow. Mind you, I have even less luck with spring onions which never get above grass stage.

[Jono]

I love growing beets, they're brilliant. Nice big seeds, good germination rate, and as has been pointed out, just leave them be.

You can eat the leaves in salads too.

[Gemmalaveen]

I adore beetroot too... I also use the baby leaves in salads and any remaining leaves get steamed or stir-fried after harvesting the beetroot.. delicious!

I have found my beetroot does best when I forget about it and don't over-water it.

[mothhawk]

I adore beetroot too... I also use the baby leaves in salads and any remaining leaves get steamed or stir-fried after harvesting the beetroot.. delicious!

I have found my beetroot does best when I forget about it and don't over-water it.

Thanks, Gemmalaveen - That's what Two_sheds said too. I prefer to grow stuff that doesn't need to be fussed over.

Well actually, anything that needs fussing over doesn't survive in my garden, and I just don't bother with it again. Life's too short for temperamental plants!

[mrbadexample]

You can fit a few in anywhere; sow in modules, pots and pop a few in wherever you have a bit of space.

When you sow in modules, do you use a heated propagator to encourage germination?

[Bramble_killer]

When you sow in modules, do you use a heated propagator to encourage germination?

I don't. Beetroot doesn't need any heat. You get more than one seedling per seed case (can't remember the proper name) so even if you pop one per module, you will have to thin.

[Kristen]

You get more than one seedling per seed case (can't remember the proper name) .

"Cluster" perhaps?

[mrbadexample]

Rather than start another thread, can anyone tell me why these two seedlings look so different?



Both supposedly Globe 2.

[zazen999]

One got pollinated with different pollen or a rogue was in the pack?

[mrbadexample]

One got pollinated with different pollen or a rogue was in the pack?

No idea! I've got two of the purple ones. Just have to wait and see what happens I guess.