How to Grow Beetroot from Seed to Harvest

Beetroot is eaten raw (salad). It is also used in the preparation of vegetables and pickles.Tender beetroot leaves are used as a vegetable.

In this article I have explained How to Beetroot from Seed to Harvest, which helps every farmer and home gardener to gain the knowledge on

Available verities of Beetroot.
Seed germination time.
Suitable soil and weather conditions.
Field preparation and planting distance.
Fertilizer and Water Management.
Required seed per acre and expected yield per acre.

Soils:

Deep, fertile sandy soils are perfect. Heavy alluvial soils are not suitable. Soil with soil PH level 6-7 is suitable and can also be grown in highly alkaline soils.

Weather:

It is a winter crop. A temperature of 180 centigrade to 21° centigrade is suitable. If the temperature is below 10° centigrade, flowering will form and beetroot development will be stunted.

Planting time:

Sowing can be done from August to end of November. If the seeds are sown in batches, the crop will be available according to the market demand with a gap of 15 days.

Varieties:

100 grams of seeds Contains approximately 6000 seeds
Beetroot Seed Germination time is 3 to 5 Days

Detroit Dark Red: Harvest Time : 80-100 days, high yielding variety. The beetroot layer is very red and smooth.

Crimson Globe: The beetroot is round and the skin is pale red in color. Harvest time: 90-95 days, high yield.

Early Wonder: The beetroot is very red and crusty. Harvesting period: 55-60 days

Seed Per Acre:

Seed Rate: 3-4 kg of seed per acre is sufficient.
Harvesting: 60-90 days
Yield: 10-12 tones/acre.

Soil Preparation:

The soil should be plowed well until it becomes fertile. 10-12 tones of cattle manure per acre should be mixed in the last bed.

Seed Dose and Method of Sowing:

Beet root seeds are known as ‘seed balls’. Each has more than two seeds. 3-4 kg of seed per acre is sufficient. Sow 45 cm between rows with a distance of 8-10 cm between plants.

Harvesting:

The crop is ready in about 60-90 days. The whole plant including the beetroot should be picked, the leaves should be removed and washed and sent to the market.