Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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09 May 14 Natalie Tornatore (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have planted baby beets 8 weeks ago and every time I try to see if they are ready there is still no bulb underneath. They are in a raised bed with good soil. What is going on as the label said harvest 6 -8 weeks. Mine are just on 8 weeks and good leaves but no beets.
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24 Sep 14 Sandy (Australia - temperate climate)
Get a ph tester Beetroots like 6-6.8. Use the complete tester it is more accurate. If the soil is too acid ie more than 6.8 add sulphur if it is alkaline ie below 6 add garden lime. Maintain 6-6.8 during whole season, do this for all plants. Google all vegetables and get a ph reading and maintain it. Works for me.
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09 Jul 14 Peter Wheldon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It is possible that your soil is too nitrogen rich. That would explain the good leaf growth. Beets are 'light feeders' and go well in rotation after a heavy feeder like a brassica ie. broccoli, kale or cabbage. Something that uses up nitrogen in the soil.
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