{"product_id":"beetroot-mix-of-colours-seeds","title":"Beetroot Mix of Colours Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" 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 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMix Of Colours is a colourful blend of beetroot varieties producing roots in deep red, golden yellow, white and striking pink-and-white striped forms. The mixture brings together different flavours, colours and textures for a varied harvest from a single sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHarvest the roots at baby size for pickling, eating whole or grating raw into salads, or allow them to reach full size for roasting, juicing, soups and preserving. The young leaves are also excellent eating and can be harvested while the roots develop, used fresh in salads or cooked like other leafy greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeetroot has its origins around northern Africa and the Mediterranean and has been cultivated since ancient times, initially for its leaves rather than its roots. Both roots and leaves are nutritious, with the greens particularly rich in vitamin C. Plants perform best in fertile soil with a pH above 6 and consistent moisture throughout root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February–October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow approximately 1–2 cm deep directly into prepared soil, or raise in trays and transplant carefully while seedlings are young. Thin seedlings to approximately 5–10 cm apart, using tender young thinnings as baby leaf greens if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH above 6 and maintain consistent moisture to encourage tender, evenly developed roots. Harvest young for baby beets or allow roots to reach full size. Mature roots store well after harvest in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\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":48562485985498,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_8e7bcfa8-33a5-44b6-affc-0a8841ac5057.jpg?v=1764652225","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/beetroot-mix-of-colours-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}