When to plant beetroot in Gillentown
- Sow in the ground: late Feb to late AprGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to early OctGillentown area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gillentown. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
An easy root crop for most of the year in Adelaide, giving sweet roots and edible leaves in 8 to 10 weeks. Each seed capsule holds several seeds, so thin seedlings to 8 to 10 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist; dry spells make roots woody and ringed.