Beetroot

A normal beetroot plant. It grew very big (the diameter of the pot is 28 cm) and is kept in a pot in a greenhouse through winter, to plant out again in spring so it may flower and give seeds.

Chunks of information

• ... scientists found that cyclists who drank a half-litre of beetroot juice several hours before setting off were able to ride up to 20 per cent longer than those who drank a placebo blackcurrant juice...
• soil pH 6-6.5 (a bit acid)
• The plant needs sun for the growth of the root, doesn't grow well in the shade
• Be careful to not damage the tab root as beetroot is very sensitive for this
• This plant is a cultivar from the wild sea beet, and can grow in soils that are a bit salty
• Soaking the seeds in water during one day before sowing can enhance germination
• Doesn't need much N (nitrogen), but likes a gift of K (potassium).

Gallery

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  Seeds of beetroot

See also

• Gardening courses
• Knowledge base:Gardening

External links

• Beetroot Wikipedia
• Beetroots A Modern Herbal by Mrs M. Grieve
• Borscht "Borscht is a soup of Ukrainian origin that is popular in many Eastern and Central European countries. In most of these countries, it is made with beetroot as the main ingredient..." - Wikipedia
• Sea beet Wikipedia

Videos

• How to grow beets