Beetroot : Solo F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : 70 days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

British bred monogerm variety, producing only one seedling per seed cluster, reducing the need of thinning out. The smooth skinned, round roots of Beetroot Solo F1 are ideal as a 'baby beet' or as a mature root, high in sugar content for the sweetest of flavours.

Good resistance to bolting, leaf spot, downy and powdery mildew.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings if necessary to 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle for 'baby beets', or to 7cm (3in) for larger beets. Harvest when roots reach about 4cm (1½in) in diameter or more. The smaller the roots are more tender.

Aftercare

Beet can be stored by lifting the remaining roots; twist off the tops and store in boxes of slightly damp sand in frost-free shed or garage.

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.

Kitchen Notes

Solo F1 has a high sugar content so is delicious as a 'Baby Beet' raw in salads. Larger roots can be wrapped in tin foil and baked.