my beetroot

[parasteve]

i started some beetroot as u can c DSC00833.jpg
but would just like 2 know wen 2 pick it as ive never grown it b4.

[Bread Maker]

I tend to pick my beets when they are still quite young and small as they taste better and are more succulent & juicy.

[parasteve]

Originally Posted by Bread Maker

I tend to pick my beets when they are still quite young and small as they taste better and are more succulent & juicy.

how old from seed 2 harvest.

[lisa4star]

I would recommend making beetroot chutney. Search for the recipe on here. I've posted it already. It's to die for.

[Bread Maker]

I planted my beets on the 13th April. I planted 2 vararities, Forono and another called Red Rube. The Red Rube beets were picked on the 13th July. As for the Forono, well I left them longer as they needed more time to produce as they aren't round like most beets, instead they are long if you get me! I picked the Forono on the 13th August.

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by lisa4star

I would recommend making beetroot chutney. Search for the recipe on here. I've posted it already. It's to die for.

To be honest I don't like beetroots except in vinegar The German girlfriend loves them and thats why I grow them, for her. She makes some weird and wonderful things with them but can't remember just now. I do know she boils them like spuds and eats them with butter and pepper I think! I will tell her about the chutney and find a few recipes on here, thanks!

[Bread Maker]

Here are pics of the Red Rube when I picked them:

[lisa4star]

They look brill. You may like the chutney if you like them pickled as it is similar tasting, only sweeter and tastier. Lovely on a cheese sandwich, nice with cream cheese too and cold meat. My beetroot isn't ready yet and every1 is shouting for the chutney.

[Bodhisurfer]

They do look lovely. I love beetroot, raw, cooked or pickled -its all good

[Bread Maker]

Glad you liked them, the other half said they tasted great.

I am definetly going to find a recipe for the chutney and get her to make it for me, she does all the jams and chutneys! Now I am starved and could eat a cheese sarnie with beetroot chutney

[parasteve]

cheers every1 i think im gonna pick them young & then make the chutney
i dont eat beetroot either but della(the other half) loves it
i think ill try the chutney though thanks...

[Bodhisurfer]

Dont forget to eat the leaves -apparently the Romans introduced them to Britain and they grew them for the leaves alone -bit like beet spinach?

[vegetable-gardener]

Pick the beetroot when they are golf ball size or allow them to grow a bit bigger. It's really up to you.

I made a delicious beetroot and apple chutney. Also cook the beetroot and put some cider vinegar on or honegar vinegar. Or in juices.

[Ian240356]

Here are some of my bolthardy. They are now all pickled !

http://www.vegetable-gardens.co.uk/f...9-beetroot.jpg

[Ian240356]

Why can't I post a photo of my beet ? Why has it got to be approved first ? This is the second time I have tried and been told this.

[Hollie the Wollie]

Originally Posted by parasteve

cheers every1 i think im gonna pick them young & then make the chutney
i dont eat beetroot either but della(the other half) loves it
i think ill try the chutney though thanks...

I made chutney with my beetroot too! Here's the link to the recipe:
I've now got Beetroot... now what!?

[Maralyn45]

Its looking so beautiful......