Growing Guides

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  JAVELIN

  A British-bred variety with smooth skinned roots of very good flavour, excellent for roasting. It is a very flexible variety being one with the latest sowing time on the market. With a last sowing date of around the 3rd week in May. It has good canker-resistance.

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  BOLTARDY

  Beetroot Boltardy seeds can be sown earlier than most other varieties with little fear of bolting. The roots are deep red and of good quality and flavour, yielding well in most soils. Boltardy is a multigerm variety, so each seed which germinates successfully will produce several plants.

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  GLADIATOR

  Has rapidly established itself as a leading variety, which is no surprise. It has long tapering, wedge-shaped roots with smooth white skin. The roots have a really sweet flavour and are resistant to canker. It is quick to establish after germination and remains vigorous.

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  SENIOR

  A very late, vigorous maincrop, but it will stay in good condition in the garden through until the following May. The long, cylindrical roots tolerate powdery mildew and alternaria.