Detroit 2 Crimson Globe Beetroot Seeds £1.50
This improved strain is a quality variety with rich maroon colouring and excellent flavour, the beets are also extremely uniform and of good size. Sow from spring to early summer very thinly in drills 3cm deep in rows 30cm apart. When the seedlings are large enough to handle thin them out gradually to 10cm apart. The later thinnings will be large enough to use in a salad. Pull the beetroot when the roots are roughly a couple of centimetres in diameter or larger. In mid autumn lift the remaining roots, twist off the tops and use or store.