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microgreens - beetroot 'Bulls Blood'
beetroot Bulls Blood or Beta vulgaris 'Bull's Blood' / beet leaves
With its vividly-coloured deep burgundy leaves this plant is so striking it can be used in ornamental borders as well as...
approx 80 seeds
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Plant description
With its vividly-coloured deep burgundy leaves this plant is so striking it can be used in ornamental borders as well as on veg plots. Pick the baby leaves to add a rich splash of colour to salads, or leave the plants to mature for classic fat round purple beetroots.
The leaves of these microgreens turn an even darker purple in cold weather, so for the richest colours leaves sow a last crop in September to grow through autumn. A heritage variety introduced in 1840.
The leaves of these microgreens turn an even darker purple in cold weather, so for the richest colours leaves sow a last crop in September to grow through autumn. A heritage variety introduced in 1840.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for beetroot Bull's Blood:
Once seedlings are up and growing, ensure they are about 10cm (4in) apart so each root has space to develop. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, to prevent the roots becoming woody or splitting.
Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition and avoid disturbing the roots when hoeing. You can start harvesting beetroot when they’re about the size of a golf ball for tender roots, or leave them to grow larger if preferred. Twist, rather than cut, to harvest so you don’t bleed the roots.
For a continuous crop, lift as needed and leave the rest in the ground until mature.
Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition and avoid disturbing the roots when hoeing. You can start harvesting beetroot when they’re about the size of a golf ball for tender roots, or leave them to grow larger if preferred. Twist, rather than cut, to harvest so you don’t bleed the roots.
For a continuous crop, lift as needed and leave the rest in the ground until mature.
Sowing instructions:
For direct sowing from April to June, make a shallow drill 2cm (1in) deep and sow the seeds about 10cm (4in) apart in rows 15cm (6in) from each other. Cover again lightly and water in. Keep the soil moist (but not waterlogged) to prevent the roots from drying out as they grow. Sow a half-row of seeds every three weeks for a regular supply of roots from early summer well into autumn.
Beetroot can also be grown in containers: sow direct into the compost allowing about five seeds to a 45cm (18in) pot. If sowing indoors, such as a glasshouse, this can be done from March.
Beetroot can also be grown in containers: sow direct into the compost allowing about five seeds to a 45cm (18in) pot. If sowing indoors, such as a glasshouse, this can be done from March.
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