The oldest heirloom beetroot still in existence, estimated to be a 1,000 year old variety. Like its name sake, it has a rough skin resembling tree bark making it hardy and great for storing. Once peeled they are as tender and delicious as you’d expect from beetroot.
Average 150 seeds.
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196 in stock
Can be multisown in module trays from late February or sown direct outdoors from March to July in a sunny position. Germination will usually take 12 to 24 days. When sowing direct plant seed at a depth of 3cm in shallow drills. Protect young seedlings from birds.
As beetroot roots swell, harvest the largest roots to allow more room for others to grow larger.
Sowing Months: February – May
Harvest Months: July – October
Position: Full sun
Delivery to the UK only for all products and gift vouchers.
Standard Delivery
We aim to dispatch within 24 hours of receipt of order, standard delivery takes 2-3 days. During busy periods such as Christmas they may take longer.
Delivery Costs
Seeds up to 20 packs – Royal Mail untracked £2.95
1 packet of seeds – Royal Mail First Class (1-2 working days) £1.95
Seeds up to 20 packs – Royal Mail 24 Tracked (1-2 working days) £4.50
Seeds up to 20 packs – Royal Mail 48 Tracked (2-4 working days) £3.50
Over 20 packs of seeds and larger orders – Royal Mail Small Parcel Tracked 48 (2-4 working days) £4.95
| Attributes | Chef's Selection |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to Grow |
| Colour | Red |
| Sow Month | April, February, July, June, March, May |
If you would like to return your seeds, you can do so within 14 days of receiving them. All seed packs must be returned fully sealed and in their original packaging and state. When we receive your return, we will issue a refund within 7 working days if the packs are in good order.
Returns postage cost must be paid for yourself.
Unfortunately we cannot accept returns due to germination issues because there are too many variables involved in growing. We carefully monitor our germination rates to offer the highest quality seeds possible to our customers.
Please send returns [with your order number and contact details] to:
She Grows Veg Ltd.
Office 3,
Great Gilberts Farm,
Bluegate Lane,
Capel St Mary,
Suffolk,
IP9 2JX
Please note that gift vouchers are non-refundable.
We very much hope you’re happy with your seed order. If we have made a mistake, please get in touch with us and we are very happy to help. Email – [email protected].
