Beetroot is one of the most rewarding crops in the British kitchen garden — sow in succession from mid-April and harvest tender baby beets right through to October.
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Sowing dates and growing advice verified against RHS guidance by the SoilCommander Growing Team.
Part of the UK Vegetable Planting Calendar — see all sowing dates and monthly guides.
Beetroot Planting Calendar
| Task | Timing |
|---|---|
| Sow indoors (modules) | March – April |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mid-April – July |
| Sow to harvest (baby beet) | 7–9 weeks |
| Sow to harvest (maincrop) | 12–16 weeks |
Key Growing Tips
- Use Boltardy for early sowings — bred to resist bolting in cold spring weather
- Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks from mid-April through July
- A beetroot 'seed' is a cluster of 2–4 seeds — thin to the strongest seedling
- Harvest at golf-ball to tennis-ball size; larger roots become woody
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Plan The Timing Before You Sow
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Use the printable UK Vegetable Garden Planner to turn this guide into sowing dates, bed layouts, and weekly garden tasks.