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Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe Seeds

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Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

This heavy cropping main crop variety is extremely popular with gardeners it has dark red globe shaped roots with a good flavour an excellent addition to salads.

Seed Qty 275

Sow March - July

Germination 7 - 21 days

Loam - sandy soil that's alkaline or neutral

Harvest June - October

Companion plants Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, french bean, spinach, onion.

Do not plant with runner beans

Harvest baby beets for use in salads or leave to grow on. The young leaves can be used as spinach

A good source of vitamin A,C and fibre

Use in Salads, roasting, boiling and pickling

Sow into well raked prepared fertile soil from late March. The drills should be around 2.5 cm deep and well watered sow the seed thinly each drill should be around 12 cm apart.

Thin out the seedlings to 10cm to grow on, keeping the plants well watered in warm weather.

Regular sowing will ensure a continuous supply of crops.

Mr Fothergills Range Seeds

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