{"product_id":"beetroot-bolivar","title":"Beetroot - Bolivar seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeetroot Seeds – Bolivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own delicious, deep red beetroot with Bolivar beetroot seeds.\u003cspan\u003e This excellent maincrop variety produces large, beautifully uniform roots with smooth skin, an attractive dark red colour and a delicious earthy sweetness. With its consistent shape and reliable growth, Bolivar is a fantastic choice for home gardeners looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown beetroot throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for vegetable gardens, raised beds and allotments, Bolivar beetroot is a versatile addition to any homegrown vegetable patch. Harvest the roots for roasting, boiling, pickling or adding to fresh salads. The young, tender leaves can also be used in salads, making this a wonderfully versatile crop for your kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Bolivar Beetroot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent quality roots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces large, smooth-skinned beetroot with an attractive deep red colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniform shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develops consistently shaped roots for an attractive and reliable harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy the distinctive earthy sweetness of freshly harvested beetroot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile in the kitchen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for roasting, boiling, pickling, juicing and adding to salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young, tender beetroot leaves can be harvested and enjoyed in salads or cooked like leafy greens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for home growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rewarding maincrop variety suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds and allotments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Bolivar Beetroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow beetroot seeds outdoors from April to July, once the soil has warmed up. Earlier sowings may be possible under suitable conditions, while later sowings can provide roots for autumn harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Beetroot prefers soil that is reasonably free of stones and large clumps, allowing the roots to develop evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed and sow seeds approximately 2–3 cm deep in rows around 30 cm apart. Beetroot seeds are naturally clusters of seeds, so several seedlings may emerge from a single seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are established, thin them to leave approximately 8–10 cm between plants, giving the roots enough room to develop. Young seedlings removed during thinning can sometimes be transplanted carefully, although they may not establish as reliably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during dry periods to encourage steady growth and help produce tender, good-quality roots. Inconsistent watering can lead to tougher roots or uneven development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in fertile soil and avoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolivar Beetroot Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril–July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually 7–14 days, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally July–October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing times are approximate and will vary according to weather, soil conditions and sowing dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Harvest Bolivar Beetroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolivar beetroot can generally be harvested around 12–16 weeks after sowing, depending on growing conditions and the size of root you prefer. For tender, sweet beetroot, lift the roots when they reach a useful size, often around golf-ball to tennis-ball size, or allow them to grow larger if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest carefully using a garden fork to loosen the soil around the roots before lifting. You can also pick a few young leaves as the plants grow, taking care not to remove too many from any single plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a continuous supply of fresh beetroot, try sowing small batches every few weeks throughout the recommended sowing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart growing your own delicious, vibrant beetroot with Bolivar beetroot seeds from Warne’s Seeds\u003cspan\u003e a superb choice for gardeners who want to enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables straight from the garden to the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warne's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59252722237775,"sku":"BEET-BOL","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9871\/4447\/files\/Beetrootfront.png?v=1792919587","url":"https:\/\/warnesseeds.co.uk\/products\/beetroot-bolivar","provider":"Warne's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}