Beetroot 'Candystripe'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Candystripe is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Beetroot is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.74 inches (1.9 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Candystripe about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Candystripe is a half hardy plant.