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Beta vulgaris
Brightly coloured stems in various hues of yellow, crimson, gold, orange, violet, purple, green, and white with dark green and deeply crinkled leaves.
| Sow - Direct Outdoors, Spring | Days to Harvest - 55 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 7 to 14 days |
| Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
| Approx. 100 seeds per packet | Frost hardy bushy crop |
Growing Instructions:
Sow seed 2.5cm (1in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart in rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart in successive crops every 2 weeks from Spring to Summer. Plants do best in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Keep evenly watered for best growth.
Harvesting Instructions:
Remove outer leaves first by cutting at the base of the stem and work towards the center. Harvest regularly for a continuous supply of tender new growth.
Description
Beta vulgaris
Brightly coloured stems in various hues of yellow, crimson, gold, orange, violet, purple, green, and white with dark green and deeply crinkled leaves.
| Sow - Direct Outdoors, Spring | Days to Harvest - 55 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 7 to 14 days |
| Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
| Approx. 100 seeds per packet | Frost hardy bushy crop |
Growing Instructions:
Sow seed 2.5cm (1in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart in rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart in successive crops every 2 weeks from Spring to Summer. Plants do best in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Keep evenly watered for best growth.
Harvesting Instructions:
Remove outer leaves first by cutting at the base of the stem and work towards the center. Harvest regularly for a continuous supply of tender new growth.
