A traditional Italian beetroot with unusual  decorative white concentric rings when sliced. Has a mind flavour and is very tender. Beetroot belongs to the same family as chard and spinach, so  both the leaves and root of beetroot can be eaten.
 
When to Sow: Mar-Jul
 
HOW TO SOW BARBIETOLA BEETROOT :
Soak seeds for 30 mins prior to sowing  to aid germination. Direct sow thinly into shallow drills every few cm and just cover with soil. Once germinated plants can be thinned to 10cm and thinnings can be used in salads.  Thinnigs do not transplant well.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 3-4 weeks
 
Harvest Time:Jun-Oct
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Do not overwater as excess watering produces too much leaf growth at the expense of the root.
Use: Edible
Harvest: When plants reach required size, avoid leaving too late as they will become tough and woody
 
Days to Maturity:  50-70 Days
Feed:Manure
Plant Spacing:  10cm