Beetroot

Deep earthy sweetness with striking colour. Sow little and often for a long harvest window.

Establishing this month

First sprouts in 10–14 days

Sow

Feb – Jul

Plant Out

Apr – May

Harvest

Jun – Oct

Type

Both

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Move seedlings outside carefully

•Harden off plants
•Prepare soil outdoors
•Space plants correctly
•Water well after planting

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

2.5cm

Spacing

10cm

Germination

10–14days

Thinning

Thin to one seedling per cluster when leaves are 2–3cm tall

Grower's Note

Each 'seed' is a cluster of several seeds — always thin to avoid overcrowding and small roots.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

2wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

4wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

6wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~12 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

OnionGarlicLettuceMintChives

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 3–4 days

Sunlight

6+ hours direct sun

Watch Out For

! Bolts if sown into cold soil
! Slugs target young seedlings
! Overcrowding produces small roots

Organic Gardening

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Feed

Compost Tea

Fill a bucket halfway with compost, top with water, leave 24 hours, then strain and water around plants every 3 weeks.

Pest

Eggshell Barrier for Slugs

Crush dry eggshells and scatter around seedlings. The sharp edges deter slugs without any chemicals.

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What You'll Need

Equipment for growing beetroot

Organic Seeds — Just Seed

Certified organic, open-pollinated

Organic Liquid Seaweed

Shropshire Seaweed — soil & plant feed

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

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Beetroot

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

Organic Gardening

What You'll Need

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