Keep moist.
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Melbourne early slowbolt is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Melbourne early slowbolt needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 8.0 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).Standard beetroot germination. Sow after frost. Can sow indoors and transplant.
Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Melbourne early slowbolt about 14 days before your last frost date.
As usual for beetroot – thin to 30-50mm: young thinnings may be transplanted; older thinnings used as leaf vegetable
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Melbourne early slowbolt is a half hardy plant.Bolthardy