Organic 'Touchstone Gold' beetroot

Organic 'Touchstone Gold' beetroot (Beta vulgaris), offered by the seed company Aimers

This open-pollinated variety produces round roots with a vibrant orange-red skin, revealing bright yellow flesh with a mild and delicate flavor. The internal zoning is very subtle, resulting in a clean and bright cut in the kitchen. The bright green leaves are also edible and add attractive visual and culinary interest to the vegetable garden.

Propagation: Direct sowing in open ground
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Package size: Approximately 80 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 60 days
Frost tolerance: Frost resistant
Companion plants: Lettuce, onions, cabbage
Incompatible plants: Spinach nearby

Planting and maintenance:
Sow directly in the garden at a depth of about 1.25 cm, in rows spaced 30 to 45 cm apart, in loose, rich, well-drained soil, in full sun. Maintain consistent moisture during germination. Thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart to encourage good root development, using the young shoots as leafy greens. Water regularly, especially during root growth, and fertilize lightly to improve harvest quality.