Growing Beetroot, also Beets

Beta vulgaris : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
P P P P         P P P P

(Best months for growing Beetroot in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 12 inches apart
  • Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, Silverbeet (Swiss Chard), Lettuce, Cabbage, Dwarf Beans, Dill, Peas. Strawberries
  • Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Carrots, Sweetcorn, Spinach

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07 Apr 14, ken (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When seedlings appear do I replant up to the leaves or leave the stalks out of the ground
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22 Mar 14, jacque (Australia - temperate climate)
can you grow beetroot in pots?
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15 Jun 14, Dede (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can grow them in pots, but the pot must have some depth.
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07 Feb 14, susan (Australia - temperate climate)
I found out that you can use the leaves as well as the root in a salad. I just pick the odd leaf as the plants are growing. They add a nice colour to a green salad
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04 Feb 14, Elba Bulte (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi, I would appreciate advice on how to start growing beetroots and other vegies. What herbs are good companions or grow well together. Any recipe for good compost? Thank you for your help Elba
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07 Feb 14, brooke scales (Australia - temperate climate)
any food scraps are good, I you have a worm farm put the scraps in there and you will get great compost and fertilizer as well
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03 Feb 14, Marney (Australia - tropical climate)
Can anyone recommend particularly tasty varieties please?
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11 Jan 14, trevor (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I buy beetroot in punnets
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20 Jan 14, gary (Australia - temperate climate)
yes
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08 Dec 13, Neil (Australia - temperate climate)
How do I know when the beetroot is ready to eat?
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I'm in 10A. I will be planting beetroot seed Chioggia and Detroit Red. Also (not in the same container but, along with Garlic Hard and Softneck) as an experiment for the first time. I will include where I purchased the items. And what I did along the way. If y'all would like to check back in 2026. I like this site and really like Mr Hutchinson's sense of humour. I will be on guard for the giant slugs and let you know, along with pictures. There's an ever slight possibility on the Golden Detroit that I'd be excited to see germination and maybe something of a mature beet. Current items are in the fridge.

- Ethel

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