An improved Detroit with rich maroon colouring. Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe produces globe-shaped beet which are ideal for successional sowing
Ideal for sowing in succession through the season, achieving a longer harvesting period. An excellent flavour from rich maroon-coloured roots, and easy-to-grow. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Ideal for early sowings in frames and for successional sowing outside, Kahira is a flatter-rooted beet with smooth skin and a deep red, tender and flavoursome flesh. Roots grow mainly above the surface of the soil in a well-drained and sunny position and once harvested, will store well for use through the winter monthsBeet can be stored by lifting the roots from later sowings, twist off the tops and store in boxes of slightly damp sand in frost-free conditionsHelp to retain bio diversity by growing these traditional varieties with the taste and garden performance well regarded by previous generations
Smooth, round, dark red skinned roots with a superb dark flesh colour and increased sugar levels. Beetroot Kestrel is delicious cooked or eaten raw, used as 'baby beetsor when mature. Good resistance to bolting. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection
A variety with good resistance to bolting, that produces smooth, round, globe beetroots. The red skinned roots have a superb dark flesh colour and increased sugar levels for a sweeter flavour.
Beetroot for the lazy gardener, no thinning required! Bumper crops of smooth, tasty roots, and hardly any will go to seed.
Bolt resistant Beetroot ?Moneta? produces a wonderfully easy crop, yielding uniform, tasty roots with a marvellous rich colour. Whether you sow thinly or more liberally, this variety germinates one seedling per cluster which reduces the need for time-consuming thinning out, meaning you can simply let them grow and harvest when ready.
A delicious globe variety of beet that can be harvested as ?baby beets?, which are tender and superb for salads. Roots are smooth with deep-red skin and flesh. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
A visually impressive variety which matures quickly from just 12 weeks after sowing! Beetroot 'Morello' produces rounded, purple roots with attractive white rings set within the dark flesh. The red stems and purple leaves can be eaten as well as the roots, making this a versatile ?no waste? vegetable.
Top quality, smooth-skinned, round roots with dark red skin and flesh with a small taproot, ideal for growing as baby beets. Delicious in summer salads or use the young leaves as an alternative to spinach. Beetroot Pablo F1 stands and stores well without going woody
Ideal for early sowings as they mature quickly, Beetroot Bietola da Orto Paonazza d'Egitto producies unusual flatter roots with deep red flesh and a sweet flavour
Visually stunning 5 variety beetroot mixture - the colours of the outer skins, sliced flesh and contrasting shades of stems and leaves are amazing! And so is the flavour. Just wash young roots, peel and slice raw into salads for tasty crunch and colour. The tender stems and leaves make excellent salad ingredients too, or can be steamed and eaten like spinach or chard. 'Baby' roots are ideal for pickling, whilst mature roots can be steamed and enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Collection Includes: Subeto F1, Boldor, Chioggia, Albina vereduna and Bulls Blood Scarletta.