{"product_id":"beetroot-seeds-2","title":"Beetroot Ruby Queen - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeetroot Ruby Queen - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean and Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, even moisture for smooth roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose, deep, well-drained sandy loam free of stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus and potassium-rich feed; avoid excess nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Roots are eaten \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;raw in salads\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, juiced, pickled, roasted or cooked in curries; the young leaves make a nutritious cooked green. Beetroot is valued for its natural colour, iron and antioxidants.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight, then sow \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1.5-2 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; directly where they will grow. Space rows 25 cm apart and thin seedlings to \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;8-10 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (each seed ball gives several plants). Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Use a pot at least 25 cm deep. Roots are ready to harvest in about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;55-70 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; when 4-6 cm across.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should beetroot be sown in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeetroot is a winter crop. Sow from September to November in the plains; in hill stations it can also be grown in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow beetroot in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot or grow bag at least 25 cm deep with loose, stone-free soil so the roots can swell freely, and thin the seedlings to give each root room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053029490934,"sku":"SED-VEG-BEETROOT-002","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-beetroot-ruby-queen-vegetable-seeds-16968622342284.jpg?v=1782714958","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/beetroot-seeds-2","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}