BEETROOT: CYLINDRICA

(BETA VULGARIS)

Heirloom with long, dark red root 15-20cm making it easy to peel and slice.  Perfect for cooking and pickling. Sweet even when mature.

Leaves are also edible!

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  SEP – JUN

Temperate: JUL – MAY

Sub – Tropical: FEB – NOV

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN

Arid: FEB – OCT

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Soak seed for 2 hours and direct sow.

Keep moist.

Thin to 10cm apart, either transplant or eat as microgreens.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 160 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY