Beetroot Boltardy – Classic Red, Juicy and Award-Winning
Beetroot Boltardy is a classic round beetroot with vibrant red, juicy flesh, perfect for immediate use or long-term winter storage. Known for its rich earthy flavor and tender texture, this variety is a gardener’s favorite, carrying the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Growing Requirements
Boltardy thrives in a sunny spot with moist, fertile soil, but it’s equally happy in raised beds, pots, or containers, making it ideal for small gardens or urban growing spaces. Early sowings can be started from late winter, though raising seedlings is tricky. For best results, sow seeds directly into the soil from April to July.
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Soil Preparation: Spread a general fertilizer a couple of weeks before sowing and rake it into the soil.
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Sowing: Create a 2cm deep trench, drop two seeds every 10cm, cover, and water well.
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Thinning: When seedlings reach 2cm, remove the weakest of each pair.
For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every month with rows 20cm apart. Beetroot Boltardy is ready to harvest when roots are golf ball to tennis ball size, usually 50–70 days after sowing.
Harvesting and Uses
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Twist off the tops by hand to prevent bleeding.
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Don’t discard the leaves – they are edible and can be cooked like spinach.
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Enjoy fresh, tender beetroot with salads, roasting, pickling, or soups.
Why Choose Beetroot Boltardy?
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Awarded RHS Garden Merit for reliability and flavor
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Easy to grow in a variety of conditions
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Perfect for fresh use or winter storage
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Continuous sowing ensures a steady harvest
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Delicious, earthy taste with tender texture
Shipping and Satisfaction
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Immediate dispatch with free delivery
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Each seed batch is visually inspected before packing
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Returns accepted if notified within 48 hours and in saleable condition
Beetroot Boltardy makes growing your own vegetables a rewarding and flavorful experience, whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener.
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