Beetroot is a versatile root crop, loved for its earthy flavour and colourful varieties. Both roots and leaves are edible.
When to Sow
- Direct sow Mar–Jul outdoors or earlier in a tunnel.
- Sow successionally for continuous harvest.
How to Grow
- Sow 2–3 seeds every 10cm in rows 30cm apart.
- Thin seedlings to one strong plant per station.
- Water regularly to avoid woody roots.
Harvesting
- Harvest when roots are golf ball to tennis ball sized.
- Leaves can be picked young for salad use.
Tips for Growing Beetroot in a Polytunnel
- Earlier sowings under cover give a head start.
- Protects seedlings from birds and early pests.
- Extend the season into autumn with later sowings.
Quick Tips Recap
- Sow: Mar–Jul (earlier in tunnel)
- Spacing: 10cm apart
- Harvest: From 8–10 weeks
- Polytunnel advantage: Earlier and later crops
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