Thompson & Morgan Beet Morello Seeds

Enjoy growing a visually stunning crop as Thompson & Morgan Beet Morello Seeds burst into life, maturing in just 12 weeks to reveal round purple roots with striking white rings and edible red stems and purple leaves, making every part of the plant useful and delicious. Perfect for compact plots, you'll love how this versatile variety lets you make the most of limited space with its ‘no waste’ approach and simple outdoor sowing from March to July. Easy to care for, beetroot can be harvested from June to October and stored through winter, ensuring a steady supply for your kitchen. Direct sow beetroot seeds outdoors from March to July in a weed free, sunny position in fertile, light, well drained soil. Sow beetroot seeds thinly in shallow drills at a depth of 3cm (1”) and 30cm (12”) apart. Germination will usually take 12 to 24 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 10cm (4”) apart if required. When growing beetroot, water as necessary to prevent the soil from drying out and keep the plants cool and moist. This will help to avoid plants running to seed. Roots can be lifted at any time from June to October once they have reached one inch diameter or more. Harvest any remaining crops before the first frosts. Beetroot can be stored until mid spring in boxes of moist sand in a frost free shed or garage. Supplied as seed packet with 150 beetroot seeds.