BEETROOT: WHITE

(BETA VULGARIS)

 

At last: a beetroot which won’t stain everything it comes in contact with!

White skinned and white fleshed this alabaster beauty has a slightly milder taste than it’s red counterpart. Flavour is sweet and texture is suitable for roasting, boiling and pickling.

 

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 80 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY