Description

150 Organic Egyptian Beetroot Seeds [approx]

Name: Beetroot: Egyptian

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Description: Egyptian Beetroot is an early variety of Beetroot. Egyptian Beetroot seeds produce beetroot with a nice sweet taste. They can be preserved once harvested.

Germination Rate: 81%

Seed Origin: Netherlands

Sowing: March to July

Harvesting: June to November

How To Grow Beetroot From Seed: Sow the seeds in a prepared drill, planting 2 seeds together every 10cm. Cover with soil. When the seedlings establish, thin to leave only the strongest seedling in place. Keep the growing site weed free.

Your beetroot will be ready to harvest when the roots are somewhere between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball.

If you have limited space, this round beetroot can also be grown in pots.

Sow in succession every couple of weeks to have a steady harvest throughout the year.