Beetroot Candy Stripe

← Part of Vegetables

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Concentric rings of red and white flesh make this a visual delight as well as being very nutritional, containing the antioxidant betalain as well as vitamins C and B (including folate).

Care: Best when grown quickly, so liquid fertilise regularly. Roots will be ready to harvest in about 8-10 weeks. Pull out alternate beets to allow room for the remaining ones to grow.

Plant height: 

Plant distance: 10-15cm

Location: Full sun