Thompson & Morgan - Beetroot Pablo F1 Hybrid Seeds - Large

Thompson & Morgan

Dive into a world of flavour with the Thompson and Morgan Beetroot Pablo F1 Hybrid Seeds. It offers a delightful addition to summer salads with its top-quality, smooth-skinned, round roots featuring a rich dark red hue. These versatile vegetables are perfect for enjoying as tender baby beets or letting them mature for a heartier flavour. Notably, the larger roots remain stored well for winter use without developing a woody texture. To cultivate this wonderful vegetable, sow beetroot seeds directly outdoors from March to July in a sunny, weed-free area, ensuring the soil is fertile, light, and well-drained. Sow the seeds thinly in shallow drills at a depth of 3cm (1 inch) and space them 30cm (12 inches) apart. Germination typically occurs within 12 to 24 days. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to a distance of 10cm (4 inches) apart within each row. Proper watering is crucial for growing beetroot, as it prevents the soil from drying out, keeping the plants cool and moist, which minimises the risk of bolting. The roots can be harvested anytime from June to October once they reach a diameter of at least 1 inch. It is important to collect any remaining crops before the first frost. For optimal storage, beetroot can be kept until mid-spring in boxes filled with moist sand in a frost-free shed or garage. This variety is well-suited for kitchen gardens and patios, showcasing hardiness and adaptability. Beetroot 'Pablo' reaches a height of up to 30cm and spreads up to 15cm. The seeds are supplied in a packet of 200, complete with growing and care instructions. Images serve as a guide for the expected results at maturity, while actual results may vary based on differing growing conditions. Seasonal variations may also affect the appearance of the plants, such as deciduous plants losing leaves during colder months.