Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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31 Aug 13 Carolyn Sydney- temperate (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had beetroot in the ground for 2 months or more not growing much I would like also to know what to use for an organic fertiliser, I have compost, worm castings and chicken manure.
15 Sep 13 ej (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Strewth ... Where to start? What variety are they? Are they at least 10 > 15 cm apart? PH needs to be 6.5 > 7.5. They are a root crop, so low levels of nitrogen is a must. Phosphorus & potassium levels need to be adequate. Organic fertiliser would include rock dust, well rotted compost, green manure (lucerne) or rotted cow/sheep/horse manure. Use worm castings with caution but don't use chook poo due to nitrogen levels unless you are looking to crop beet leaves for salads, not the roots. All this soil work should have been done before planting. Soil needs to be damp, not wet. Best watered early morning (sunrise) & allowed to dry somewhat between waterings. Good luck.
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