Mr Fothergill’s Beetroot Pablo F1 Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergill’s Beetroot Pablo F1 Seeds, A regular show winning, top quality variety. Do not cut the leaves, but twist them off to prevent the colour ‘bleeding’. Young leaves are also edible and can be cooked like spinach.

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 2.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 30cm between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 10cm apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every three weeks should ensure a continuous supply of young beets. Harvested roots can be stored in dry sand for winter use. Do not cut the leaves, but twist them off to prevent the colour ‘bleeding’. Young leaves are also edible and can be cooked like spinach.

• Popular, high quality variety with excellent flavour
• Deep red roots are uniform in shape and size
• Excellent source of folate, good source of potassium

Sow time: Apr-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jul-Oct