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Sow
Sowing and Growing Guide
Boltardy Beetroot
Indoor Sowing:
- Sow seeds indoors in modules or small pots from late winter to early spring (February to March).
- Use seed compost and sow one seed per module or pot.
- Water gently and place in a warm, bright spot.
- Seedlings should emerge within 1-2 weeks.
- Once they have developed their first true leaves, transplant into larger pots or into the garden.
Outdoor Sowing:
- Sow seeds directly into the garden from mid-spring to early summer (April to June).
- Choose a sunny, well-drained spot with fertile soil.
- Sow seeds thinly in rows about 30cm apart.
- Water gently and keep soil moist until seedlings emerge.
- Thin out seedlings to 10cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Growing:
- Beetroot prefers a moist, fertile soil and a sunny spot.
- Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
- Feed every few weeks with a balanced fertiliser.
- Harvest when roots are 3-4cm in diameter, usually 12-16 weeks after sowing.