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BEETROOT; Boltardy
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris A general-purpose variety for fresh use and storage. Can be sown early. Sowing instructions Sow seeds from April till June in rows 30 cm apart 2.5 cm deep. Growing instructions Thin the plants later to a distance of 7 to 10 cm. Harvest can start in the summer. For storage harvest i...
BEETROOT; Burpees Golden
BEETROOT
- £2.20
Beta vulgaris Sweet mild flavour and an attractive golden colour. Sowing instructions For early crops sow March-early April. For use in summer and autumn make successional sowings from late April to July. Growing instructions Store roots in dry sand, soil, or peat for winter use. (12-16 weeks mat...
BEETROOT; Cheltenham Greentop
BEETROOT
- £2.20
Beta vulgaris A traditional British tapered beetroot with an excellent flavour. Still very popular among gardeners Sowing instructions Sow seeds from April till June in rows 30cm apart 2.5cm deep Growing instructions Thin the plants later to a distance of 7-10 cm. Harvest can start in the summer....
BEETROOT; Cylindra
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris Pick regularly for small long roots with a very good flavour. Can grow to a large size without becoming woody. Sowing instructions Sow seeds from April till June in rows 30cm apart 2.5cm deep Growing instructions Thin the plants later to a distance of 7-10 cm. Harvest can start in ...
BEETROOT; Egyptian Turnip Rooted
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris An early variety for fresh use and suitable for greenhouse cultivation Sowing instructions Sow early in rows 30 cm apart. Growing instructions Thin the plants to 8 –10 cm
BEETROOT; Robuschka/Globe 2
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris A general purpose variety for fresh use and storage Sowing instructions Sow from April until June in rows 30cm apart, sow seeds 25mm deep and 50mm apart. Growing instructions Thin the plants later to 7-10cm. Harvest can start during summer. For storage harvest in autumn before the ...
BEETROOT; Robuschka/Globe 2, graded monogerm
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris A general purpose variety for fresh use and storage. Sowing instructions Sow from April until June in rows 30 cm apart, sow seeds 25 mm deep and 50 mm apart. Growing instructions Thin the plants later to 7-10 cm. Harvest can start during summer. For storage harvest in autumn befo...
BEETROOT; Tondo di Chioggia
BEETROOT
- £1.60
Beta vulgaris A beetroot with white rings in its bright red flesh Sowing instructions Sow seeds from April till June in rows 30cm apart 2.5cm deep Growing instructions Thin the plants later to a distance of 7 to 10 cm. Harvest can start in the summer. For storage harvest in autumn before frost s...
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