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Beetroot
Beetroot is a reliable dual-purpose crop grown for sweet earthy roots as well as tender edible leaves. It suits successional sowing, grows well in beds and raised systems, and can be harvested small for bunching or larger for storage.
Basic information
Category
Vegetables
Lifecycle
Biennial
Hardiness
Hardy
Planting partners
8 companions · 0 crops to avoid
Growth profile
Days to harvest
60 days
Germination window
5–10 days
Germination temperature
10–30 °C
Plant spacing
10 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Sowing depth
2.5 cm
Height
45 cm
Spread
10 cm
Calendar
JJan
FFeb
MMar
AApr
MMay
JJun
JJul
AAug
SSep
OOct
NNov
DDec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
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Care tips
Sow small batches through the season for a steady supply, and thin multigerm seedlings early so roots have room to swell. Water regularly in dry spells to prevent woody growth and stop roots from becoming coarse or uneven.
Common pests
Leaf miner, slugs, aphids, bolting.
Don’t grow with
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