Growing Beetroot, also Beets

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02 Jan 11 steve brown (Australia - temperate climate)
A light application of boron at sowing stage will produce the healthiest and tastiest beetroot you have ever grown.This is best done by dissolving about a teaspoon of boron in a watering can of water and then applying
14 Jan 11 Mal Douglas (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can you buy boron? Mal.
16 Jan 11 Pete (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can buy Boron in the supermarket as Borax - about $5 for a box. ( Borax is very toxic, so keep out of reach of children - Liz)
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