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dipsydoodle Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jun 22, 2009

Well I'm a newbie beetroot planter.

I planted them a while go, they all suddenly shot up with all the rain we have been having. I am just wondering how can I tell they are ready or big enough? I know I can dig them up I was just wondering is there any other way, and roughly how long do they take?

thanks :)

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 22, 2009

Most times, they grow with the top part out of the ground. So you pull them when they are large enough for your use. Anywhere from baby beets to maybe baseball size. Most cultivars will get tough and woody as they age (get too big)

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dipsydoodle Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jun 23, 2009

Brilliant thank you, I have one above the ground but it only looks like it's an inch in diameter at the moment.

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