misskittin's Beetroot "Golden" x 12 Showing True Leaves
Plant: Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) | Variety: Golden
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What’s the point having standard coloured vegetables? Yellow beetroot (that don’t stain your hands) seem like a good idea to me
These have been planted in loo rolls (which are much easier than module or direct sowing)
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Planting Data
misskittin's Beetroot "Golden" Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.74 inches (1.9 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Beetroot 'Golden' is known for growing to a height of approximately 0.9 cm (that's 0.35 inches in imperial).
Your garden is in partial sun light: plant in a location that enjoys full sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Beetroot 'Golden' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 meaning it does best in acidic to neutral soil.
Common Beetroot problems include Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Beetroot "Golden" is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Beetroot "Golden" Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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04 Jun 2011
Showing True Leaves day 21
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23 May 2011
Sprouting day 9
As of 29/05/11: Only 6/12 up!
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14 May 2011
Sown day 0
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