{"product_id":"beetroot-sugarbeet-seeds","title":"Beetroot Sugarbeet 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\u003eSugarbeet is a distinctive white-rooted beet grown for its exceptionally high sugar content, crisp texture and impressive productivity. Producing large conical roots with creamy white flesh, it offers a mild, sweet flavour without the earthy notes or deep pigments associated with traditional red beetroot varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed as a commercial sugar crop, Sugarbeet has been cultivated throughout Europe and North America for more than two centuries and remains one of the world's most important sources of sugar production. In the home garden it serves as a versatile dual-purpose crop, suitable for cooking, stock feed and fresh use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large roots can be roasted, boiled or grated raw into salads, while their mild flavour makes them particularly useful in dishes where the strong colour and flavour of red beetroot may be undesirable. Plants produce vigorous leafy tops and demonstrate excellent cold tolerance, continuing to perform well through cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 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 leaves when they reach 8–15 cm tall. For mature roots, sow seed directly into prepared soil 15–20 mm deep and thin seedlings to 20 cm apart once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil free from stones and compaction. Consistent moisture throughout the growing season will encourage the development of large, well-formed roots. Harvest roots once they reach the desired size and use fresh, store for later use, or feed to livestock.\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":47192637604058,"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-sugarbeet-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}