Mr Fothergill's Beetroot Boltardy Seeds
Description
Mr Fothergill's flower and vegetable seeds are perfect for adding a splash of colour and natural beauty to your garden or outside space. Whether you're looking for an addition to your window box, some vegetation for your flower bed or a bit of colour for your windowsill, Mr Fothergill's range of seed will have something for you. The Beetroot 'Boltardy' (Beta vulgaris) is a bolt-resistant variety, ideal for early sowings. You can use these plants as baby or mature beets. Perfect for all sorts of dishes and salads. Beetroot is an excellent source of folate and a good source of potassium. Roast, boil, pickle or use raw for a variety of dishes. You can harvest these plants from June to October. They thrive best in partial sunlight and like a well-cultivated and fertile soil for maximum growth. Specifications Seed Type Vegetable seeds Sowing Dates March to July Height and Spread (Grown) Space between rows: 30cm Harvest Dates June to October Preferred soil type Well cultivated, fertile soil Uses Versatile roots, for soups, pickling, roasting, boiled or as crisps. Young leaves can also be used as spinach Sun/Shade preference Prefers partial shade Seed fill 275 seeds approx Care instructions Regular sowings every 3 weeks should ensure a continuous supply
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