Description
Kestrel Beet Seeds 1276. Hybrid.
Approx. 125 seeds/pkt (60 seeds/gram)
A premium choice for high-performance gardens, Kestrel Hybrid Beet seeds offer beautiful, perfectly rounded, deep red roots with high sugar content. With excellent hybrid vigour and superb disease resistance, this variety is an outstanding choice for fresh market or home garden growing, especially for early baby beets.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Hybrid Root Vegetable
- Root Size: Rounded, globe-shaped, deep red
- Features: High sugar content; excellent hybrid vigour; excellent disease resistance; uniform shape; ideal for baby beets.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Beets thrive in sandy loam with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Planting: For a continual harvest, sow seeds 1.2 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart in two-week intervals, beginning when the soil has warmed to 7°C. Avoid sowing after mid-July. Germination occurs in approximately 10 days.
Care: As each beet ‘seed’ contains 2 to 5 seeds within, it is important to thin the young seedlings to 7–10 cm apart to provide enough room for proper root formation. The thinned plants can be used as a source of tender, edible greens. Remember to fertilize. Over-watering or excessive rainfall may lead to excessive leaf growth and small roots. One packet sows approximately 6 m of row.
Why Kestrel Hybrid Beet Seeds belong in Your Garden
The Kestrel is a superior hybrid beet that delivers on its promise of quality and consistency. Its exceptional hybrid vigour means you can expect a strong, healthy plant and a reliable harvest. The roots are not only beautifully shaped but also boast a high sugar content for a wonderfully sweet flavour. This variety’s excellent disease resistance and its suitability for harvesting as early baby beets make it a top choice for a high-quality, low-fuss garden.
