Beetroot is a favorite among gardeners for its deep, earthy flavor and numerous health benefits. Rich in iron, fiber, and vitamins, beetroots can be used in everything from salads to juices. With a little know-how, you can grow beetroots that are both delicious and highly nutritious. Discover our comprehensive tips for cultivating beetroot in your garden and enjoy the burst of color and taste it brings.
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Grow Vibrant Beetroot for Its Flavor and Health Benefits
Ideal Conditions for Growing Beetroot
Beetroots thrive in cool temperatures and can be grown in both spring and autumn. They prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Prepare your garden by loosening the soil and adding compost on top of the garden bed to provide the necessary nutrients for growth.
Planting Beetroot Seeds
We recommend sowing beetroot indoors for good germination. The seeds usually struggle when sowing directly outdoors. Sow them about 0.5cm deep or as deep as they are big. Once transplanting space them 20 cm apart, with rows spaced about 30 cm apart. Beetroot seeds are actually clusters of multiple seeds, so you can easily use a multi-sowing technique to grow more in the same space.
Watering and Feeding
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water is crucial when the beets are sizing up and during dry spells. A mulch of compost or straw can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds but is best not used in wet climates. Adding compost at the beginning of the garden season will provide enough nutrients for your beetroots.
Harvesting Beetroot
Beetroots can be harvested when they are the size of a golf ball to a cricket ball, depending on your preference for size. Smaller beets are more tender and sweet. Gently pull and twist the beetroot from the ground. If you've multi-sowed them. Pull out the once that are ready and leave the rest in the ground.
Pest and Disease Management
Keep an eye out for leaf miners and aphids, which can damage the leaves. Use appropriate organic pesticides or introduce beneficial insects as needed.
