22-03-08 15 out of 18 pots germinated. Taken them out of propogator - they are growing well on window ledges.

15-03-08 Put beetroot seeds to germinate in pots in propogator.

In the garden (2007)

Bought young beetroot plants from Noyce's - variety unknown.

Planted out on 31st March. Cold east wind for first couple of weeks and baby plants suffered but no hard frost.

Problems with each plant producing multiple roots and roots "popping up" out of ground as grow together. Cover roots continually with compost to prevent beetroot drying.

In dry spells continually water as these were planted in driest strip in the garden. Next time plant in less dry soil.

First beetroot in June. Continue to pick as grow to large enough size (before reach size of cricket ball) throughout period.