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Beetroot 'Alexis'
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris 'Alexis'
Type: Hardy Biennial (grown as annual root crop)

Beetroot 'Alexis' is a high-yielding, deep red variety known for its uniform roots, smooth skin, and rich colour all the way through. It produces round, sweet, and tender beets that are perfect for roasting, boiling, grating raw into salads, or even pickling. 'Alexis' is a reliable performer, offering excellent disease resistance and consistent size, making it ideal for both home gardens and market growing.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 25–35 cm (foliage)
Spread: 20–25 cm
Harvest: June – October (approx. 60–70 days from sowing)
Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Information

Sow: March–July directly outdoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 10–22°C
Tip: Soak seeds for a few hours before sowing to speed up germination
Thinning: Thin seedlings to 7–10 cm apart once established
Care: Water regularly for tender roots; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Why You’ll Love It

Uniform, dark red roots with sweet flavour
Great for fresh use or long-term storage
Excellent disease resistance
Attractive foliage can also be used like chard

Top Tip
For continuous harvests, sow every 3 weeks through summer. Harvest young for baby beets or leave to mature for full-size roots.

Perfect For

Root vegetable beds and raised beds
Colourful salad and roasting mixes
Market gardeners and allotments
Pickling and cold storage

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