{"product_id":"beetroot-egyptian-1489","title":"Beetroot Egyptian (Baby Leaf) Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Beetroot is a fast-growing heirloom variety producing distinctive flat-round roots with deep red flesh and attractive lighter internal zoning. One of the earliest beetroot varieties to mature, it is prized for both its sweet, tender roots and its abundant nutritious foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown as baby leaf greens, Egyptian Beetroot produces vibrant young leaves with rich green colouring and red stems, adding colour, texture and flavour to salads and mixed leaf harvests. The leaves are tender, mild and highly versatile, while mature plants develop the characteristic dark red roots that have made this variety a gardener's favourite for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for harvesting at multiple stages, Egyptian Beetroot can be enjoyed as microgreens, baby leaf greens or mature roots. Its rapid growth and reliability make it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking continual harvests throughout the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 160 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrogreens \u0026amp; Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February to September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February to October\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor baby leaf production, sow seed densely in trays, boxes or garden beds and harvest young leaves when they reach 8–15 cm tall, usually within 3–4 weeks. For microgreens, harvest at 3–8 cm tall approximately 10–20 days after sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mature roots, sow seed 10–15 mm deep in well-prepared soil and thin seedlings to 10 cm apart. Prefers full sun and fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Harvest roots approximately 55 days from sowing or earlier for baby beetroot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Leaf and Microgreens offer a simple and nutritious way to add fresh homegrown greens, vitamins and minerals to your daily diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375891992794,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72eb5aa0.83115846","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46375892025562,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72eb5b02.67198257","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Beetroot_Egyptian.jpg?v=1772494275","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/beetroot-egyptian-1489","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}