Beetroot Boltardy

Name: Beetroot Boltardy
Brand: Mr Fothergill's
SKU: 11723
Price: 2.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

SKU: 11723

Beta vulgaris

275 Seeds

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Beetroot Boltardy

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Product Description

Ideal for early sowing with excellent bolt-resistance. Even shape with good colour, texture and flavour.

Multigerm variety.

A Best Buy variety as recommended by the Gardening Press and Consumer Groups.

Beetroot
For the earliest crops sow bolt-resistant varieties under cloches from mid-March, otherwise from April.

Recommended by Rachel de Thame in BBC Gardeners World Magazine (January 2015 edition): “A real favourite with gardeners. As the name suggests, it’s bolt-resistant so you can sow it from early in the season until late. Has a sweet flavour.”

Also recommended by Charles Dowding, Matt Biggs, Jane Bingham, Rosie Yeoman, Terry Walton and Mike Thurlow.

Product Details

Botanical Name Beta vulgaris

Genus Beetroot

Colour Red

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Reliable cropper

Looking forward to harvesting these. Last season I left beetroot in the ground throughout winter, harvesting until late April. None bolted or turned woody.

Seeds germinated well

FAQs

How to grow ‘Boltardy’ beetroot

Sow ‘Boltardy’ beetroot seeds directly into well-prepared soil, free from stones, from March to July. Space seeds thinly in shallow drills and cover lightly with soil. Keep the ground moist to encourage even germination. Once seedlings appear, thin them out to allow room for roots to develop. Water regularly, especially in dry weather, and keep the area weed-free. Beetroot grows well in full sun and benefits from occasional feeding with a general-purpose fertiliser.

When do you harvest ‘Boltardy’ beetroot

Harvest ‘Boltardy’ beetroot from early summer to autumn, around 8-10 weeks after sowing. For the most tender roots, pick when they’re just larger than a golf ball. If left to mature, they develop a richer, earthier flavour. Gently twist or lift roots from the soil rather than pulling to avoid damaging them. The leaves can also be picked in moderation and used fresh in salads or cooked like spinach.

When to sow ‘Boltardy’ beetroot seeds

Sow ‘Boltardy’ beetroot seeds outdoors from March to July when the soil is workable. For the earliest crops, sow under cloches or in a greenhouse in late winter. Boltardy is a reliable choice for early sowing because of its resistance to bolting – hence its name. Stagger sowings every few weeks for a continuous harvest throughout the season.