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beetroot 'Alto' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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beetroot 'Alto'

Beta vulgaris 'Alto'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Beta
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

A beetroot variety producing sweet, red cylindrical roots that stand proud of the soil. The leaf stalks are ruby red and the leaves are pink-veined. Easy to grow and prepare

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Keep the plants well watered as this will make them less likely to bolt. Harvest as soon as they are big enough to use. See Beetroot cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Sow seed outdoors from March to July. Make successional sowings to ensure a steady supply

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years