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AVBERTSED4
How to plant beetroot
Sow seeds ½-inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart in rows that are about 1 foot apart. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Each wrinkled beet “seed” is actually a cluster of 2 to 4 seeds, so you will need to thin the young plants to 3 to 4 inches apart once the greens get to be about 4 inches tall. This allows their roots to grow to their proper size.
Care
Weed as needed, but be gentle around young plants; beets have shallow roots that are easily disturbed. Consider covering beets with a row cover to prevent pests like leaf miners from attacking the plants’ leaves.
Pests/Diseases
Flea Beetles Leaf Miners Leaf spot Cercospora Leafhoppers