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Beetroot Detroit Globe
Item Number: 10509 |
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Description
Introduced nearly a century ago and still one of the fabvourites for main crop sowing. Deep red flesh, marvellous flavour and stores well. Easy to grow and much more tasty than fresh shop bought beetroot. It should be harvested just at the right time when the size of a tennis ball.
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 Seed Count: 275
WHEN TO SOW
April to June
WHERE TO SOW
Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep with 30cm (12") between rows.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Thin the seedlings gradually as they grow to an eventual spacing of 10cm (4"). Do not transplant. Only needs watering when there is a drought. Lift carefully and leave about 5cm (2") of the storks to prevent bleeding when cooking.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Rich in Beta carotene, calcium, iron and folic acid.
HANDY TIP
For a plentiful supply of sweet small roots, sow successionally at fortnightly intervals. A good storage variety.
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