Beetroot Seeds in a Seedtube

Beetroot is a versatile, hardy crop that thrives in the UK’s climate. Below are detailed instructions for growing beetroot successfully, tailored to UK conditions.

1. Our varieties of beetroot

• ‘Detroit Dark Red’ (deep red, sweet flavour).
• ‘Chioggia’ (striped pink and white flesh, decorative).
• ‘Golden Beet’ (yellow, milder flavour).

2. When to Sow

• Sowing Period: March to July.
• Early sowing: March–April (under cloches or fleece for protection).
• Main season: May–June (for summer and autumn harvests).
• Late sowing: July

3. Site and Soil Preparation

• Location: Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot (at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily)

4. Sowing Beetroot

• Seed Preparation:
  • Beetroot “seeds” are actually clusters containing multiple seeds. Soak seeds in warm water for 30 minutes before sowing to aid germination.

6. Harvesting

• Timing:
  • Baby beets: 7–10 weeks after sowing (roots golf ball-sized, 4–5cm diameter).
  • Mature beets: 10–12 weeks after sowing (tennis ball-sized, 7–10cm diameter).
  • Harvest from June to November, depending on sowing time