(B) Beetroot seeds D'Egypte 5g (123278)

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🍠 Beetroot 'D’Egypte'
🍠 Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris 'D’Egypte'
🍠 Type: Hardy Biennial (grown as annual root crop)

Beetroot 'D’Egypte', also known as ‘Egyptian Flat’, is an early maturing, heritage variety producing flat-round roots with a deep crimson interior and smooth, thin skin. It’s prized for its sweet, earthy flavour and rapid growth, making it ideal for early sowings and fast harvests. A favourite among traditional growers and home gardeners alike, it performs best in spring and autumn, delivering reliable crops with a classic beet taste.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Hardy biennial (grown as annual)
✔ Height: 20–30 cm
✔ Spread: 20–25 cm
✔ Harvest: May – September (as early as 55–65 days from sowing)
✔ Position: Full sun; light, fertile, well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: March–June directly outdoors
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 10–22°C
✔ Tip: Sow thinly in rows; soak seeds beforehand for better germination
✔ Thinning: Space to 7–10 cm apart once established
✔ Care: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Fast-growing, early crop
✔ Sweet, tender flesh with excellent flavour
✔ Flat, uniform roots perfect for slicing
✔ Great for early sowing and fresh eating

✨ Top Tip
Best harvested young and tender for fresh use, or left slightly longer for roasting and storage. Grows especially well in spring and autumn, avoiding summer heat.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Quick-turnaround kitchen gardens
✔ Heritage and heirloom veg plots
✔ Roasting, salads, and slicing
✔ Early or late-season sowings

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