Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
P P P P         P P P P

(Best months for growing Beetroot in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 12 inches apart
  • Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, Silverbeet (Swiss Chard), Lettuce, Cabbage, Dwarf Beans, Dill, Peas. Strawberries
  • Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Carrots, Sweetcorn, Spinach

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23 Aug 12, Pamela (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I just found a bag off old seeds threw them in the garden thinking nothing would happen, and every seed has come up. lol
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19 Jul 12, adam (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi john. I've found that a good fertilizer works, but one with very low nitrogen. It gives them a kick on without the excessive leaf growth. But I grow the Lutz greenleaf variety now, which gives me good bulbs with lovely green tops to eat as well.
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17 Jul 12, John Campbell (Australia - temperate climate)
What is the best thing to put on young beetroot plants to promote the root growth more than the leaves
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26 Apr 12, Mabel Reidy (Australia - temperate climate)
Wash beetroot and boil till soft, the skin will peel off easily, then slice into a bowl. Make a mixture of vinegar and brown sugar{I use Balsamic vinegar} and pour over beetroot and chill. You can also bake the beetroot with your roast, just like spuds or whatever.
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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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MAY 30 Hi Helen I have awooden stake which Ive painted white it is 25mm x 25mm x 2 metres long ive mark it with a black marker pen at 100 mm along the entire stake.This gives me a guide when planting seeds or seedling.Answer to your question if you want to use the beetroot when they small 100mm is alright if you want to grow them larger 150mm. (space can be a problem.) Arthur the mad gardner

- arthur

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