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Beta Vulgaris (Baby Beetroot)

Beta Vulgaris (Baby Beetroot)

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Beta Vulgaris (Baby Beetroot) is a fast-growing, compact vegetable variety valued for its tender, sweet-flavoured roots and edible leafy tops. Harvested young for a milder taste and smoother texture, baby beetroot is ideal for salads, roasting, and pickling. Its vibrant green foliage with hints of red adds ornamental appeal to vegetable beds while delivering a highly productive and nutritious harvest in a short growing cycle.

Perfect for home gardeners and kitchen gardens, Baby Beetroot thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing consistent yields with minimal effort. Its quick turnaround makes it an excellent choice for continuous planting, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, homegrown produce. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this variety is a must-have for anyone seeking reliable, flavourful, and space-efficient edible crops.

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Mature height

20cm – 40cm (leaf growth)

Mature width

15cm – 25cm

Spacing

8cm – 12cm apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Biennial (grown as annual crop)

Foliage

Soft green leaves with red stems; edible and tender when young

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Fruit Development/Harvest: Harvested early as baby beets from 6–10 weeks; will flower in second year if left unharvested

Sun tolerance

Full sun

Maintenance

Low maintenance; requires regular watering, light thinning for root development, and frequent harvesting for best quality baby roots

Root System

Small rounded taproot forming smooth, tender baby beet in well-drained fertile soil