- Beetroot for the lazy gardener
- Bumper crops of smooth, tasty roots
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Beetroot Moneta
- Number of Seeds: 150
- 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: June to October
- Sowing Instructions: Sow thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.
- Growing Information: Thin seedlings if necessary to 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle for 'baby beets', or to 7cm (3in) for larger beets. Harvest when roots reach about 4cm (11/2in) in diameter or more. The smaller the roots the more tender. Beet can be stored by lifting the remaining roots; twist off the tops and store in boxes of slightly damp sand in frost-free sheds or garages.