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14 Feb 16, jackie.fick (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

could I plant beetroot in same land that garlic had fusarium rot

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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I would not advise it. You're better off sterilizing the soil as many plants are susceptible to fusarium root rot.

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02 Mar 16, Mr. Mmusetsi Chesa Monaise (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

which ferterlizer is good for beetroot

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13 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Needs little nitrogen. Too much will lead to excessive foliage at the expense of root development. As long as you've given the soil a boost with blood and bone before planting, they should have enough phosphorous for healthy root growth.

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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

It could be that the seed you bought was old. Older seeds tend to take a bit longer to germinate if at all. It could also be that you planted the seed in soil that was too cold and moist, judging by your post being in mid-winter. You could also possibly have planted the seeds too deep. This is normally a very reliable seed.

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29 Aug 16, Evans Ruwa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi. I am from kenya, coast region. Can beetroot grow well here? Is there ready market for beetroot?

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17 Dec 16, kansiime bosco (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Thanks for the teaching above, QN, which disease attack beetroot and how can the problem be prevented Does beetroot need a lot of water while in the garden? * can we plant the seeds direct or they should go thru the nursery bed *at what age should be transplanted??

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24 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Beetroot is relatively disease free. Beetroot is much better sown direct into the ground than transplanted from a seed bed. Try and space the seeds out or buy seeds prespaced on seed tapes. It germinates fairly esily and needs consistent water to get get good sized beets that are not tough and stringy. If you have sown the seed direct you can always use thinings as 'baby' beets. Trust this helps.

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04 Jan 17, onkutule (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Is beetroot plant safe from Tuta absoluta disease.

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08 Jun 17, Lucky (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

if I plant beatroot seed around may 20 when is the harvest time

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