Beetroot

Hi
My beetroots, seem to be pushing themselves out of the ground (see pic) is this normal? They're not due for harvest until mid July

 

They actually look like a long variety.

BTW I would start to harvest when they begin to reach a nice size regardless of what it said on the seed packet.
Don't let them get too big.

 

Thanks both. Yes all veg trial and error this year! I've actually eaten a couple which were OK but they are an odd shape but a small variety so maybe I'll harvest now. Thank you x

 

Just as an aside, Beetroot was originally grown as a leaf vegetable not for it’s root. The leaves are pretty much the same a Swiss Chard I personally don’t like it but my husband does. Braised with a bit of garlic they are nice if you like Chard.

 

We also eat beet leaves raw in salads, finely sliced in a vinaigrette, although the above leaves look a bit tatty.

In addition to the tradditional red rooted ones, been growing these for a few years now (cheap ones from Wilko, not expensive seeds from T&M as image link).

 

What a great pic! Wonderful colours. Unfortunately it's only me that likes beetroot in our house but I like the idea of using the whole plant. I try to use a lot of stalks and leaves that would usually be thrown away. I think we waste too much in this country so a little bit of creativity we could all be a bit more resourceful. Have a good day folks and enjoy your fruits

 

So I love beetroot, it is my favourite salad.

But is it worth all the hassle?

I mean you have to cook it and when you do it goes off very quickly.

 

It's easy to grow, and I cook most things, and I only pull what I intend to eat within the day.

 

It’s lovely raw in salad if you slice it thinly or grate it.

If you prefer it cooked, I usually bake a couple in the oven, just washed and put directly on the shelf, when it’s on for something else. They will then keep, unpeeled, in the fridge for several days until you’re ready to use them ( I’ve probably kept mine up to 7 days).

 

Maybe, cook,cool,skin,slice ,pickle in malt vinegar !

 

I do love roast beetroot...