Beetroot D'Egypte Seeds

A traditional flat rooted beetroot with smooth tender flesh and a rich earthy sweetness that brings early reliable harvests to borders beds and kitchen gardens.

 

Beetroot D’Égypte is a long valued heritage variety known for its broad flattened roots and fast maturing habit. Plants form uniform beets with firm juicy flesh that enhances salads roasts soups and seasonal dishes while adding classic old world character to productive plantings.

 

Its deep colouring and dependable growth make it ideal for vegetable plots raised beds and allotments where both flavour and early cropping are appreciated.

 

The strong leafy tops support steady root development and offer edible greens with a mild earthy taste

This beetroot thrives in full sun and fertile free draining soil performing reliably in rows beds and containers. Its early maturity and consistent shape ensure dependable harvests with a smooth sweet flavour.

 

Easy to grow and rewarding this variety provides high quality roots from early summer onwards. Its tender texture and traditional flavour make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy reliable early beets and plentiful harvests.

 

Seed Qty Approx 5 grams

 

Sow March to July outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 10 to 25 C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 25 to 35 cm tall 20 to 30 cm spread

Harvesting June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until seedlings appear. Thin young plants to allow strong root development. Water during dry spells for the best quality roots

 

Grow and Maintenance

Weed regularly and mulch to retain moisture. Harvest roots when they reach a usable size. For the sweetest flavour pick before they become oversized

 

Uses and Benefits

Early maturing roots with smooth sweet flavour

Reliable plants suited to beds rows and allotments

Ideal for salads soups roasting and preserving

Attractive foliage for edible gardens

Traditional variety with dependable yields

 

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