1. A very warm welcome to our new members from GW forums!
    Please see post #99 in the thread below for important information to help your friends wishing to join
    Gardeners World forum members gathering place
    Dismiss Notice

Overwintered Beetroot

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Mike77, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Mike77

    Mike77 Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2017
    Messages:
    175
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +172
    I planted some beetroot very late last season. The intention was to perhaps eat them around Christmas. I forgot about them however they seemed to overwinter very well. They're about the size of a ping pong ball. If I keep growing these will they make a decent early crop or will they be tough, go to seed etc?
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    47,502
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +83,896
    I usually dig out any overwintered beetroot.
    They are usually pretty hard and run to seed as soon as it warms up.

    But yours are small.:scratch:
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Spruce

      Spruce Glad to be back .....

      Joined:
      Apr 10, 2009
      Messages:
      8,722
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +12,304
      I would try one now but I would imagine hard, only small due to you plantinmg late in the year .... plus I agree with Pete about them coming in to flower

      Spruce
       
    • Mike77

      Mike77 Gardener

      Joined:
      Jun 23, 2017
      Messages:
      175
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +172
      I will roast several with dinner see how they are. If they're any good I may pickle the rest.
       
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice