Beetroot : Globe : Red Ace F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : 59 Days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

A main crop variety with round to oval, high quality roots with a dark red colour. The hybrid vigour of Beetroot Red Ace makes it a very strong grower which will do well in most sites and soils; good in dry seasons. Excellent for exhibition.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from spring to early summer very thinly in drills 3cm (1in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle thin them out gradually to 10cm (4in) apart. The later thinnings will be large enough to use in a salad. Pull the beetroot when the roots are 1½in diameter or larger.

Aftercare

The smaller the roots the better the quality. In mid autumn lift the remaining roots, twist off the tops and use or store in a clamp as you would potatoes.

Nutritional Information

Beetroot are known to boost the body’s immune system. Roots are rich in potassium, folate and Vitamin C. The tops can be eaten when young like spinach and are rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron.