Johnsons Beetroot Bettollo F1 Seeds

Developing a deserved reputation as the sweetest beet given its high sugar levels, the roots of this variety are bursting with flavour and can be picked as either baby or mature beets. Seedlings appear within 7-21 days of planting and if continuous crops are desirable sow every 2-3 weeks. Root vegetables boast a host of colours and flavours and include carrots, radish, horseradish, sweet potato, turnip and beetroot. Their low rate of metabolism allows for a relatively long postharvest life. Thanks to their high water content, they are key ingredients for a low fat diet. This wholefood is well suited for all cooking options: grilling, mashing, roasting, frying and even in soups. Don't skimp on sunshine when growing them! Characteristics: When To Sow: April-July When To Harvest: June-October Soil Type: Any fertile soil Advice: Start to harvest when golf ball size for baby beetYoung baby leaves are edible and can be used in salads Packet Contents: Average 150 seeds Latin name: Beta vulgar