Beetroots?

[ditsy]

Hi all,
Im being very impatient and want to start growing some. Would it be possible to grow some now if i put some fleece over them?
They are boltardy ones.
Thanks for any replies. xx

[Snadger]

Beets can be sown in modules if you so wish.............not usually recommended but I know a lot of people who do it!

[enrich100]

I have started beetroot in modules in a greenhouse in the past with no problem if you start them early you may be able to harvest a week or so early, If you are planning to sow direct into the ground you could try it however I don't think you will get much benefit if any

[binley100]

Last year I started some off loo rolls cos we were still clearing the bed. You can then put the whole thing in the ground without disturbing the roots.

[ann-the-nan]

Beetroots?

Ah, that reminds me. I should be collecting loo rolls by now. I think I have started late.

[Liza]

I normally start collecting loo rolls (and get my neighbours saving theirs for me) but holly my Jack russell has got a fettish for them all of a sudden, she has to kill them then rip them into tiny bits.

So I have given up and started making pots from newspaper, I have put my peas in these and plan to do my beetroots next.

[sewer rat]

Last season I grew a lot of beetroot (about 1000) - mainly Cylindra and Chioggia - I started a lot in cells and sowed some direct - the plants started in cells outperformed the direct sown ones in every department, so it's cell sowing for me again

[piskieinboots]

... I think I have started late.

Do you have a local curry house?

... but holly my Jack russell has got a fettish for them all of a sudden, she has to kill them then rip them into tiny bits.

Ready for the compost heap, better than a shreader

[enrich100]

Ready for the compost heap, better than a shreader

Jack Russels are to fast to go in the compost heap, you would never get them throught the shredder either

[mariell]

im planning on doing mne on saturday in the greenhouse as they can be done in the unheated greenhouse but may need fleece at night

[rustylady]

Ah, that reminds me. I should be collecting loo rolls by now. I think I have started late.

I have loads in bags in the shed - ever since I told my friends I collect them I have been inundated. Shame you're so far away from me or you could have them.

[rustylady]

I've had more success with beetroot sown in modules and then transplanted before they get too big than I ever had sowing direct.

[Florence Fennel]

I've never tried beetroot in modules - think I'll give it a go.

[Scottishnewbie]

same here and mine were rubbish last year so definately up for trying something new. just ordinary wee modules - any particular size required does anyone know?

[mariell]

i did mine in modules last year and its the first year i got the beetroot to grow. I will be doing the same on sat