Description
(Beta vulgaris)
Classic green leaves and red stems make a great addition to the veggie garden.
Growing Tips
Plant in sunny position in well drained but moist soil. Also suited to large pots.
Use
This is a real multi tasking vegetable that can be used in salads, stir fries and steamed as a side dish. Use in salads with a mixture of sweet herbs like mint, lime verbena and lime juice. Healthy vegetable that is high in iron. Do not over cook.
Herb Attributes
| Harvest | Harvest young leaves regularly and remove flower stems as they appear. The more you harvest the better it produces. |
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| Position | Full sun |
| Height | 45cm |
| Width | 35cm |
| Lifespan | Annual |
