SEEDS - Beetroot 'Golden Boy' Heirloom Seeds BGB

Harvested for both its roots and leaves, Golden Boy has sweet and uniform shaped orange-golden flesh coloured beets and tasty bright green leaves. **When to Plant** • Zone 1: September - April • Zone 2: July - April • Zone 3: Any • Zone 4: Any For zone map Click here Soil Well dug through soil that is free-draining. Prepare soil with cow manure and compost a week before planting. • Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0 • Position Full sun to part shade How to Plant Sow directly into the patch at a depth of 1cm. It is a good idea to soak the seeds in water overnight prior to planting to help with germination. Once the seeds have germinated you will need to thin out the seedlings to allow adequate space for the rest to grow. • Spacing 10-20cm • Depth 0.5-1cm • Companion Plants Onions • Approximate no. of seeds 60 Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination.