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Should I mound up soil around beets like you do with potatoes?

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There is no need to mound soil up around beetroot. It naturally pushes above the ground as the root matures.

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How long does it take to grow beetroot?

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Beetroot plants can take 50 to 70 days to mature.

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Can beetroot survive in a tropical region like Nigeria?

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Yes. It does well in and around Oyo state. I presently have beetroot growing on my farm in Ibadan.

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Do I let beetroot flower?

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Not if you want to eat the beetroot. The energy stored in the root will go to the flower so that it produces seeds, and the quality will reduce. So unless you want seeds, you shouldn't.

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Each time I try to grow beetroot, the leaves are eaten, but I have not managed to figure out what is eating the leaves. What can I do to prevent this?

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Figure out what is eating the beetroot. It is likely that it is ants. They love to eat the beet leaves. Planting some mint in with the beets discourages the ants and can help keep them out of the garden.

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How can one grow beetroot during the rainy season?

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Soak the seeds for at least 24 hours before planting them.

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When can I grow beetroot?

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It should be planted directly in the garden one month before your last spring frost.

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How long should I wait before doing a transplant after sowing the seed?

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I would wait 20-25 days before transplanting your seed.

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How do I make my beetroot soft?

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Beetroots are crunchy when they are raw and will never be "soft." However, when they are cooked in a pot of water, they do soften to the point where a fork will easily go through the entire beet.

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Where can I get the seeds of beetroot?

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You could go to your local store or nursery and buy them, or you could order them online.

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Why would my plant's leaves shrink and die?

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This could happen because of dehydration, pests or disease. Be sure to water your plant as needed.

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The top of my beets came out of the soil and animals chewed on them. Did I need to plant deeper?

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That is not likely, but perhaps you should surround the area with mesh or netting or cage them in with a wire frame.

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Will the beet tops regrow if I leave them in the ground through next spring?

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Yes; if the root isn't removed, it can still grow.

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If the beet top is off, will the beet root keep growing?

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No, the tops make energy from sunlight. Cut only a few leaves from numerous plants for salads, or if you have a large section of beets, for cooked greens. Otherwise, cut off leaves and stems when you harvest beets and cook them then. Beet greens contain many nutrients which sustain the macula of the retina and prevent macular degeneration and blindness.

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Are beets better to grow from seed or seedling?

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Keep in mind you are growing a root crop and many plants dislike root disturbance, so you probably want to stick with seeds, rather than purchasing seedlings.

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How long does it take to germinate a beet?

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7-15 days for red beets, 10-17 days for golden beets. You can soak the seeds in water to speed up the germination.

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How much beetroot leaves and stalk can be eaten?

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Beet root leaves are very healthy for you. There isn't really a limit. They also taste good.

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How long does it take beetroot to mature?

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Beetroot takes about 50 to 70 days to mature. They can be thinned out to allow the remaining ones to increase in size.

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I have five beetroot plants in a 20cm pot. Are they overcrowded?

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Yes. If you have the round variety, they need at least 7cm space between each root. If they have less space, they may not fully mature.

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I have plenty of beetroot leaves but no beetroot, why?

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N-P-K. Nitrogen for growth (green), Phosphates for roots, Potassium as a fertilizer for fruit forming and developing.

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Why do my beetroots have huge leaves and small bulbs? Does it have anything to do with the soil nitrogen?

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Possibly they are getting too much nitrogen. Try to reduce the amount if using a fertilizer. You can still eat the leaves as salad veggies though, so all is not lost.

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