Beetroot – Boltardy Seed Tape, Mr Fothergill’s

Boltardy Beet. Ideal for early sowing with excellent bolt resistance. Produces good yields of deep red roots with ringless flesh with smooth skin. Even shape, texture, and flavour. Multigerm variety.

Attributes

Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Seed
Growth Habit: Root Crop
Days to Emergence: 5 – 10
Days to Harvest 60
Height: 20 – 30cm (8 – 12in)

How to Grow

Beets thrive in sandy loam with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Remember to fertilize. For continual harvest, sow seeds 1.2cm (1/2in) deep and 2.5cm (1in) apart in two week intervals beginning when the soil has warmed to 7 C and avoid sowing after mid July. As each beet “seed” is actually a corky fruit with 2 to 5 seeds contained within, it is important to thin the young seedlings to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart to provide enough room for proper root formation. Use plants that are thinned as a source of tender, edible greens. Over-watering or excessive rainfall may lead to excessive leaf growth and pale or small roots.