beetroot

[hawthorns]

can beetroot be sown in pots then transplanted into soil or is it best to sow direct.

[Capsid]

I sow mine in modules then transplant with good results.

[selfraising]

I hope so cos I've sown mine in modules

[msflocks]

i am trying both ways this year. Some seeds seemed to produce two plants if i remember rightly.

[HotStuff]

i am trying both ways this year. Some seeds seemed to produce two plants if i remember rightly.

A lot of beetroot come as multi-cluster seeds, unless you buy a specific monogerm variety.

[pepper]

I have been wondering the same thing, should I sow them now in modules and when should they be planted out. Not sure if its too early for me as I am in Scotland. I have never grown veg before so have no idea when i should be sowing

[Victoria26]

I sowed mine direct into the garden 10 days ago but no seedlings yet. Will give it until May and if no luck i'll resow them again.

[toastie]

Last year grew them in modules then transplanted them into the plot. Plan to do the same this year but weather seems to be a bit mixed at the moment and experiencing some early mornings frosts (although the rest of the day is lovely).

[-pat m]

I grow too many things in modules as I really like getting started early but I always just dump my beetroot straight in the soil - first lot two weeks ago and next lot this weekend and every two weeks until I run out of space! It seems to grow like weeds and quicker than most weeds.
I tried the method mentioned on another thread here (it might have been for carrots but I have applied the method to both) – Making a V with you spade and filling with compost germination has only started to happen this week but all looks to be going well.

Regards

Pat