BEETROOT                                0rganic seed order form 2008

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ov54 Beetroot 'Detroit' (Beta vulgaris)

Introduced nearly a century ago and still one of the fabvourites for main crop sowing. Deep red flesh, marvellous flavour and stores well

WHEN TO SOW
April to June.
WHERE TO SOW
Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart.
WHERE TO DO NEXT
Do not transplant.  Instead, thin out seedlings when large enough to handle to 15cm apart.

£1.20

 

ov58 Golden Beetroot

An early variety. The golden colour makes a welcome change. A sweet and attractive beet.

WHEN TO SOW
April to June
WHERE TO SOW
Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Do not transplant. Instead thin out seedlings when large enough to handle to 15cm apart.

£1.20

 

ov61 Swiss Chard

Large pure white rib with attractive dark green leaf. S/C

WHERE TO SOW
Outdoors - Sow direct into growing site 1cm deep in rows 35-40cm apart.  Do not transplant seedlings.  As seedlings appear, gradually thin until the plants are 20cm apart.

£1.20