Beta vulgaris
A very easily grown vegetable, and extremely versatile. Eat it fresh or pickled in salads, or use hot served with a white sauce. This deep crimson variety is extremely popular for its fine flavour. Beetroot grows well on most well-cultivated soils. Ideal for deep freezing.
When To Plant
Throughout the year as required
Harvest
Throughout the year as required
Sow
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter