PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Beetroot - Rainbow Mix - 6 Grams

PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Beetroot - Rainbow Mix - 6 Grams Description

Cultivation Advice Beetroot Rainbow Mix Sow seeds in situ in Spring after the last frost when the ground has warmed up and then plant successive sowings to early summer. Thinly Sow 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 8cm apart. You can make early sowings indoors / heated greenhouse in modules / trays Plant out at 5cm tall after all risk of frost has passed. Pre soaking seed in warm water 0.5 - 1 hour before sowing will speed up germination. "Seed is supplied in a single mixed pack of equal parts of all 4 stated varieties" GROW YOUR OWN BEETROOT - Beetroot Rainbox Mix is a stunning mix of our most popular varieties. It contains Detroit Red, Chioggia, White Albino & Burpees Golden . BEETROOT DETROIT RED SEEDS - Round, well coloured tender roots with dark red, sweet flesh up to 3-4in across. BEETROOT CHIOGGIA SEEDS - A wonderful Italian Heirloom variety from the Venice region. The nicely ball-shaped roots are light red in colour instead of the usual beetroot. However, it's when they are sliced that they reveal their surprise as the flesh consists of highly ornamental, contrasting dark pink and white alternating rings with a deliciously mild flavour. BEETROOT WHITE ALBINO SEEDS - A completely pure white Heirloom Beetroot from Holland with an excellent flavour and texture, slightly sweeter than red beetroot and without the problems of staining. BEETROOT BURPEES GOLDEN - A hard to find Golden globe variety producing roots with a most attractive bright golden-yellow colour, retained when cooked, of a delicious flavour.