Beetroot Boltardy

Additional Details

When to Sow Boltardy Beetroot Seeds

March to July. Germination can take place in as little as 5-7 days.

Where to Sow

Sow thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm (½") 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.

Harvest

June to October.

Nutritional Values

Rich in beta carotene calcium, iron & folic acid.

Handy Tip

Can be sown in early March in a cold frame or under cloches for an earlier crop. Not out of place in a flower garden with its pretty foliage. Can be sown in June to produce baby beet in the autumn.