BEETROOT Detroit 2 - Crimson Globe

A very easily grown vegetable, and extremely versatile. Eat it fresh or pickled in salads, or use hot served with a white sauce. This deep crimson variety is extremely popular for its fine flavour. Beetroot grows well on most well-cultivated soils. Ideal for deep freezing. Cooking Tip: boil in salted water until soft (1-2 hours depending on size), and leave to cool. The skin will now rub off with little effort. For storage up to 3 months, slice the beetroots finely and place in clean jars. Cover with cold pickling malt vinegar, seal tightly and store for two weeks before use.

To Sow and Grow: Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 2.5cm (1) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1) between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 10cm (4) apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every three weeks should ensure a continuous supply of young beets. Harvested roots can be stored in dry sand for winter use.