BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
(100 seeds)
Widely grown as an alternative to sugar cane, sugar beets are also a delicious vegetable. Tender young roots can be thinly sliced or grated to Read More
Widely grown as an alternative to sugar cane, sugar beets are also a delicious vegetable. Tender young roots can be thinly sliced or grated to add an unusual twist to salads, and mature roots can be prepared in much the same way as beetroot. And, in case you were wondering, the sweetness comes through strongly especially when they're roasted in the oven. Some folks even make their own beet sugar at home - an interesting project, particularly if you're interested in self-sufficiency.
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Product Details
Common Name: BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100
Hardiness:
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 10cm
Row Spacing: 30cm
Companion Plants: Beans, Cabbage Family, Peas
Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 30-45cm
Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Apr
Arid Sow: All Year
Temperate Sow: Sep-Apr
Sub-Tropical Sow: All Year
Tropical Sow: All Year
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Growing Information
How to Sow
Pre soak the seeds for 2 hours to moisten the hard seed coat. Beets can be started in trays and then transplanted but it is best to sow directly in rows approx 30cm apart. Plant the seeds in a rich soil about 15mm deep and about 10cm apart. Germination should take 1-2 weeks. Each beet seed pod holds about 8 beet seeds and these will need to be thinned out.
How to Harvest
Beet leaves can be harvested at any time. Beets can be harvested once they are about 4cm in diameter. Do not allow the beets to get larger than about 8cm in diameter as they will start to go woody. When harvesting, cut the stems to about 3cm above the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding.
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Reviews
3 reviews For BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
How to Sow
Pre soak the seeds for 2 hours to moisten the hard seed coat. Beets can be started in trays and then transplanted but it is best to sow directly in rows approx 30cm apart. Plant the seeds in a rich soil about 15mm deep and about 10cm apart. Germination should take 1-2 weeks. Each beet seed pod holds about 8 beet seeds and these will need to be thinned out.
How to Harvest
Beet leaves can be harvested at any time. Beets can be harvested once they are about 4cm in diameter. Do not allow the beets to get larger than about 8cm in diameter as they will start to go woody. When harvesting, cut the stems to about 3cm above the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding.
Common Name: BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100
Hardiness:
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 10cm
Row Spacing: 30cm
Companion Plants: Beans, Cabbage Family, Peas
Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 30-45cm
Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Apr
Arid Sow: All Year
Temperate Sow: Sep-Apr
Sub-Tropical Sow: All Year
Tropical Sow: All Year
3 reviews For BEETROOT - Sugar Beet
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