Spring Veg Plants
Beetroot
We currently expect to ship veg plants by the end of May 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
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Beetroot Mix
£9.99
(30 Plants)A fabulous array of different beets
This little collection contains three different varieties (the classic Detroit purple beet, Bolder Golden and Chioggia, a stripy Italian variety) to give you a lovely harvest of different looking beetroots, each with its own distinct flavour. Plant in pots or beds.Number of plants: 30 (10 of each variety)
Space required: An area of approx 70cm x 70cm
In the kitchen: Can be steamed or are delicious eaten raw in salads. They are also great roasted with some honey.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring/Summer 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: You may find multiple seedlings per plug – you can thin these out by pinching off excess seedlings. Plant 10cm apart in a sunny spot.
Harvesting: Harvest once you can see the crown of the beet has reached golf ball size or bigger.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Root Veg Collection
£14.99
(60 Plants)The perfect selection of colourful, fun and tasty root vegetables
If you can’t decide which roots to grow this spring, then why not try this collection. Containing a great selection of root vegetables that can be used in all sorts of dishes, from casseroles and soups to slaws and salads.Number of plants: 60
Space required: An area measuring approx 1m x 4m, or 2m x 2m
In the kitchen: This collection contains all the root veg you need to cook up a hearty casserole, stew or spruce up your Sunday roasts.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting/Growing Advice: Please see our growing guides for each individual plants advice.
When to harvest: Please see our growing guides for each individual plants advice.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Golden Beetroot – Boldor
£4.99
(10 Plants)Delicious and colourful
This super tasty Golden Beetroot variety produces smooth skinned golden yellow roots.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Boldor (organic*)
In the kitchen: Great for roasting, pickling or try making a golden beetroot soup. Alternatively, you can pick them a little earlier as baby beets and use the leaves in stir-fries or salads.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring/Summer 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: You may find multiple seedlings per plug – you can thin these out by pinching off excess seedlings. Plant 10cm apart in a sunny spot.
Harvesting: Harvest once you can see the crown of the beet has reached golf ball size or bigger.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Beetroot – Chioggia
£4.99
(10 Plants)Super tasty and trusty variety
This traditional Italian beetroot has beautiful, decorative white rings when sliced. It is very tender with a delicious flavour when cooked.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Chioggia Italian (organic*)
In the kitchen: This variety of beetroot is great for roasting or you can pick them a little earlier as baby beets and use the leaves in stir-fries or salads. Delicious!
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring/Summer 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: You may find multiple seedlings per plug – you can thin these out by pinching off excess seedlings. Plant 10cm apart in a sunny spot.
Harvesting: Harvest once you can see the crown of the beet has reached golf ball size or bigger.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Beetroot – Detroit
£4.99
(10 Plants)Super tasty and trusty variety
This is a super tasty, popular variety of beetroot that produces smooth skinned, dark red, large vegetables.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Detroit (organic*)
In the kitchen: This variety of beetroot is great for roasting or you can pick them a little earlier as baby beets and use the leaves in stir-fries or salads.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring/Summer 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: You may find multiple seedlings per plug – you can thin these out by pinching off excess seedlings. Plant 10cm apart in a sunny spot.
Harvesting: Harvest once you can see the crown of the beet has reached golf ball size or bigger.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Beetroot – Cylindra
£4.99
(10 Plants)Unusual, easy to grow and deliciously tasty
This cylindrical beetroot has smooth skin and dark purple-red flesh. This unique variety has a very fine, smooth texture with little fibre. The root maintains its sweetness and tenderness over a long growing season and does not get woody. The roots stand proud above the soil, but can be earthed up and will remain in good condition for a long period.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Cylindra (organic*)
In the kitchen: The roots of this beetroot are sweet with an earthy-caramel taste, especially lovely when roasted. Or you could try boiling the beetroot or sliced up and in salads.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery in Spring/Summer 2021. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: You may find multiple seedlings per plug – you can thin these out by pinching off excess seedlings. Plant 10cm apart in a sunny spot.
Harvesting: Harvest once you can see the crown of the beet has reached golf ball size or bigger.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.