Beetroot 'Chicago Red Hybrid'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chicago Red Hybrid is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Chicago Red Hybrid needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

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 Chicago Red Hybrid about 14 days before your last frost date.

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