- Has the sweetest of flavours
- The first F1 hybrid cylindrical 'Housewives choice' variety
- Easy to grow, space saving variety
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Beetroot Alto F1 Hybrid
- Number of Seeds: 250
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 30cm (11.8in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 15cm (5.9in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Ideal For: Kitchen Garden
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: February-July
- Harvest Months: July to October
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds March to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil.
- Growing Information: Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart for 'baby beets' when large enough to handle, or 7cm (3in) for larger, heavier cylindrical roots.
- Beets Can Be Stored By Lifting The Remaining Roots; Twisting Off The Tops And Storing In Boxes Of Slightly Damp Sand In A Frost-Free Shed Or Garage.