Boltardy has a superb deep red colour throughout (ringless). This is the most popular variety, particularly for early sowing, as the name implies it has good resistance to bolting. It can also be used for successional sowing right through to the end of August.
SOW your beetroot seeds 10-20mm deep. Use cloches to warm the soil for early sowings (that is during February to April or a little later in colder areas). Once your soil has started to warm (from April in milder areas) you can sow without protection. Sow seed every 4-6 weeks for a continuous supply of beets
GROW: beet seeds are actually a cluster and will require thinning, alternatively pull some for use when young & leave the rest to grow on. Keep weed free and try not to let the soil dry out. Ready for harvest from 9-12 weeks after sowing.
ENJOY: eat cooked, hot or cold and grated raw. Cook young leaves and stems like spinach or eat raw in salads. To Freeze – cook until tender, rinse, drain and dry, peel and cut off roots, freeze small beets whole, slice or dice larger ones.
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