Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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05 Sep 12 Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
To grow beet roots successfully what are the best tips........
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10 Sep 12 Paul (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Michael, what I have found is this: lightly manured / composted soil (too much nitrogen enhances leaf growth and not root growth - you want root growth). Loose / light soil becasue the root will struggle in thick/clay like soil. Spacing between plants is good if you can put a tennis ball between plants. Finally, when you pick them, twist off the leaves and throw into compost. Dont leave the leafs on.
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