Description
An impressive deep red, beetroot leaf which, when picked very young, is ideal to add colour to salads. The foliage colour intensifies as the plant matures.
Sowing Time: Sow mid March to July, or under glass in January to February to crop May onwards.
Germination: Germinates at 8 - 30°C.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors very thinly in drills 3cm (1/8in) in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
Growing Instructions: As the seedlings grow, gradually thin out to 23cm (9in) apart.
After Care: Water freely through the season. This is a cut and come again crop. Start cutting when the plants are 2-10cm tall and you will harvest up to 5 cuts.
Days to Harvest: 60 Days
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.