How to Grow Beetroot at Home

• Beetroot seeds are much like Swiss Chard. They are best planted directly in the place you want them to grow.
• It's important to keep the soil moist around the seedlings.
• In five to eight days after planting them, you will see the little leaves of the beetroot appear from beneath the soil.
• They will shoot upwards and after about two and a half months, you should see the bulb beginning to form.
• You can push the soil up around the beetroot bulb, as this will allow it to become larger.
• This is called ridging.
• Always keep mulch close by the plant to help with soil nutrition.

Companions (do well together)
• They have many companions and these include: Beans, Lettuce, Garlic, Onions, Kohlrabi and Cabbage.

Antagonists (don't do well together)
• Beetroot is not fond of growing near Mustard.

• Harvest when the root is firm and swollen. It will usually be sticking out of the ground.
• The bulbs should be lightly washed from the soil when removed.
• The beetroot leaves can be used either when they are young or mature in a salad or soup.
• The leaves must be washed thoroughly and chopped then cooked.
• The bulbs can be cut into fries, steamed or used fresh.
• Beetroot juice is a very healthy and cleansing drink. When juicing beetroots, be sure not to overdose.
• Start by using half a juiced beetroot per week. Build up your consumption to one per week.

• Beetroot (2-3 large ones)
• 4 large Carrots
• 1 Pineapple peeled and diced


• Grate the beetroot and carrots; add the pineapple and you have a tasty salad.
• Simple and nutritious - serve with fresh bread.

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