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This very popular bold resistant variety is ideal for early sowings. Producing even sized globe beets with great flavour and excellent quality and texture. For a continuous crop, try sowing in intervals of 2-3 weeks. Root vegetables boast a host of colours and flavours and include carrots, radish, horseradish, sweet potato, turnip and beetroot. Their low rate of metabolism allows for a relatively long postharvest life. Thanks to their high water content, they are key ingredients for a low fat diet. This wholefood is well suited for all cooking options: grilling, mashing, roasting, frying and even in soups. Don’t skimp on sunshine when growing them!
Characteristics:
When To Sow: March-July
When To Harvest: June-October
Soil Type: Any fertile soil

Advice: Twist the tops off when harvested to prevent bleeding
Packet Contents: Average 275 seeds
Latin name: Beta vulgaris
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