Fothergill's Beetroot Golden Eye Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris, a specialised variety prized for its unique pigmentation and culinary flexibility.
• Visual Appeal: Features a beautiful golden-orange flesh that provides a sophisticated contrast in roasted vegetable medleys or fresh summer salads.
• Exceptional Flavour: Noted for its mild, sweet taste and smooth texture, lacking the heavy earthiness sometimes found in darker varieties.
• Nutritional Powerhouse: An excellent homegrown source of folate and a good source of potassium, making it a healthy addition to any diet.
• No Mess: Unlike red beetroot, the golden juice of this variety does not bleed or stain kitchen surfaces, making preparation much more practical.
• Culinary Versatility: Perfect for roasting to bring out its natural sugars, extracting for vibrant juices, or grating raw into salads for a crisp texture.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow seeds thinly outdoors from March to July in well-prepared, stone-free soil. Sow at a depth of 1cm in drills spaced 30cm apart.
• Thinning: Once seedlings appear, thin them to 10cm apart to ensure each root has enough space to expand to its full size.
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture levels throughout the growing season to prevent roots from becoming woody or tough.
• Soil Preference: Thrives in a sunny position with fertile, light, well-drained soil. Avoid freshly manured ground to prevent root forking.
• Harvesting: Pull roots as required from June to October. For the most tender texture, harvest when the roots are roughly the size of a golf ball.