Beetroot, Beta vulgaris, is easy to grow and makes the perfect crop for 'beginner' gardeners. Roots are usually cylindrical or globe-shaped, and range in colour from darkest purple-red to pink, yellow and even white. Harvest them when they are young – no bigger than a golf ball – and eat them pickled, roasted, or grated and used in salads. Don't forget the leaves, which can also be harvested – use young greens in salads and older ones blanched like spinach.
Beta vulgaris 'Touchstone Gold' is a fantastic yellow variety of beetroot. Plants are fast-growing and vigorous, and the bright yellow roots are tender and sweet – they make the perfect colourful addition to summer salads.
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Beta ‘Touchstone gold’ and wildlife
Beta ‘Touchstone gold’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Beta ‘Touchstone gold’ poisonous?
Beta ‘Touchstone gold’ has no toxic effects reported.
