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08 Apr 12, Tracie (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted my Beetroot and gave them plenty ofwater but they look sad

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18 Mar 12, D.Gulyas (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I was just wondering what fertiliser to apply when my soil has NPK 0.65mg/kg:11mg/kg:0.16meq/100g. It is a pH6 loamy soil. Any response appreciated. Thank you

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30 Jan 12, Julie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Why should you not plant beetroot and carrot together thanks

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07 Apr 12, (Australia - temperate climate)

Carrots like a more sandy soil and not as much water as beets. Carrots will rot and be malformed if they have too much water adn are not drained properly. While beets love water!

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07 Jan 12, (Australia - temperate climate)

how deep should you plant the beetroot plants in a pot? Bernard

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06 Jan 12, Peta (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I only planted bought quite advanced seedlings from a nursery and planted them three weeks ago. it looks like they are popping up out of the ground already. would this be right or have I done something wrong? they are about 2-3 cm across.

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11 Jan 12, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have grown heaps of Betroot this year, if the grounds a little hard put munch around them, about two inches thick.That has help for me with the ground a little hard and dry

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22 Dec 11, Narelle (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I went on holiday for a few weeks and had a friend water my garden, however they forgot. My beets came back ok but are now about to flower and I don't think they have much of a root. Should I just cut my losses, pull them out and start again?

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29 Nov 11, Ann Stephens (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Whats the best way to cook the beetroot once harvest? Our were about the size of softballs, we sliced it then cooked it but it was tasteless? What did we do wrong? What do we need to add and should the beetroot be sliced before cooking... this is our first harvest, please advise. Thanks

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12 Jul 12, Terry (Australia - temperate climate)

I have only just planted my first batch of beets so can't comment about the growing but when I buy a bunch from the organic veggie suppliers this is how I like to cook mine; I peel, then grate one medium beet, place it in a saucepan with one tablespoon of water, 40g butter, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar then simmer covered. I also like to add a pinch or two of allspice (about 1/4 tsp) or cinnamon. I simmer it for about 10-15mins until tender then add some salt & pepper to taste...yum!

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