Beetroot — Growing Problems Solved
Germination & establishment
Leaf problems
- Yellow leaves
- Pale, weak leaves
- Leaves turning red or purple
- Spots on leaves
- Grey mould under leaves
- Pale tunnels in leaves
Root problems
- All leaves, no root forming
- Roots not swelling
- Forked, distorted roots
- Roots splitting and cracking
- Tough, woody roots
- Excessive side roots
- Bolting to seed
Pests & diseases
- Aphids on leaves
- Slugs eating roots
- Rough corky skin patches
- Black rot inside root
- Seedlings collapsing
- Cercospora leaf spot
Harvest & storage
- When to harvest
- Stopping beetroot bleeding
- Bitter-tasting beetroot
- Storing over winter
- Growing in containers
- Continuous harvest all season
- White or pale inside
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