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Plant details
Boltardy' remains one of the most popular varieties of beetroot. Bolt-resistant, it can be sown earlier than many beetroot. For the earliest crops, sow under cloche protection as soon as the soil warms up at the start of the year. Later crops can be lifted in late autumn and stored in sand for use during the winter months. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Genus: Beta
Species: vulgaris
Cultivar: Boltardy
Plant type: Vegetable
Foliage colour: Purple
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Half hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 23cm
Spread: 25cm
Time to plant seeds: April to June
Reader reviews
Tony_the_Digger
Most helpful in choosing the right variety to grow
franc
I grew this variety for the 1st time last year & they were delicious. After a 2 year wait I have just been allocated a half plot at my local allotments so I can't wait to get going! Looking forward to growing all the stuff I don't have room for in my little back garden.
blackeyedsusan
Hi all, my beetroot seedlings have been under a heated propagator for a week now they're starting to come up. At what stage do i put them outside? Thanks
funnybones123
You dont actually say how to store the beetroot, only store it in sand for later use. what do we do with the leaves? cut them off or wait for them to die off before storing or leave them on? thanks Tina
fifitrixabell
you cant get better than fresh beetroot sraight from the garden.cant wait.ive got some grow in the greenhouse which ive not done before so fingers crossed for an eariy crop.
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