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beetroot 'Action'

Beta vulgaris 'Action'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Beta
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

A superb baby beet variety producing uniform, round, deep red roots that have an excellent sweet flavour when harvested young but can be left to mature. It is perfect for growing in small spaces, as well as in containers on a patio. Harvest between June and October

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct between March and July into drills 1.5cm deep and lighly rake over with soil. Thin out seedlings to 10cm spacings. Sow at fortnightly intervals for a successional harvest. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, flea beetles, Mangold fly (beet leaf miner)

Diseases

May be susceptible to beetroot heart rot, black leg, leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years