Beetroot 'Shiraz Tall Top'

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How to grow Beetroot 'Shiraz Tall Top'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Shiraz Tall Top is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Shiraz Tall Top needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Shiraz Tall Top from seed

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

Transplanting Shiraz Tall Top

Shiraz Tall Top is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Shiraz Tall Top

Harvest the leafy tops early in the season, then harvest the roots. Ready in 60 days.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early summer.