Beetroot – Boltardy

Description

Sow from March to April into modules not seed trays and cover with compost. Can also be sown later for second harvests from May – June. Sow approx 3-4 seeds per module, these seeds produce multiple seedlings sometimes so thin to 3 or 4 seedlings once germinated. These can be multi sown so you don’t need to separate them into single plantings, they can grow in a group. Direct sow can be done into prepared ground from April outside ( cover with fleece when seedlings are small if you can ) or in June/July for second harvests.

Final planting should be in about a month from sowing when seedlings are large enough (two sets of true leaves). Plant out May – June and space them approx every 30 cm for multisown beetroots or if planting singularly then space much closer together approx every 5 cm.

Care – Keep weed free and water in dry weather. For multi sown beets, to harvest just twist a beet away from the group, leaving the others in place.