Home-grown beetroot secrets revealed

By Owen Pidgeon
Updated September 7 2014 - 10:13am, first published August 26 2014 - 11:45pm
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Succulent: Tinned beetroot, or these?
Succulent: Tinned beetroot, or these?
Versatile: Beetroot can be roasted or steamed.
Versatile: Beetroot can be roasted or steamed.

Beetroot grows best in well prepared, humus-rich soil which is well drained. You can produce good crops in the heavy soils of the Canberra region, provided you ensure drainage is good. Dig in some well finished compost but avoid adding lots of nitrogen sources or you will finish up with a beautiful crop of beetroot leaves and very small beets.

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