Beetroot - Boston - 100 Seeds
- SKU:
- 056S
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Description
The round roots have a smooth skin and good internal colour and texture. Slow bolting making it ideal for early sowings.
Sowing Time: Sow seeds from mid March to July, or under glass in January to February to crop May onwards.
Germination: Germinates at 8 - 25°C.
Sowing Instructions: Pre-soak the seeds in warm water 1 hour before sowing (This will help to speed up germination). Sow seeds outdoors very thinly in drills 3cm (1 in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
Growing Instructions: When the seedlings are big enough to handle thin them out to 10cm (4in) apart.
After Care: Pull the beetroot when the roots are 1 1/2" in diameter or bigger.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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