Beetroot 'Alexis' produces uniform, cylindrical roots, free from rings with a smooth rich-red skin and flesh colour, making them easy to prepare. Roots stand proud above the soil, but can be earthed up, and remain in good condition for long periods. Not only does this longstanding customer favourite offer perfect sweet roots for roasting, pickling and slicing for salads, the baby leaves can also be harvested through the season for salad use. 

SOWING:
Sow outdoors: April - June
Season: Annual
Height 12 inches (30 cm)
Harvesting: June - October
Bloom Color: Scarlet
Environment: Full sun
Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
Plant Spacing: 12 inches
Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart for 'baby beets' when large enough to handle, or 7cm (3in) for larger, heavier cylindrical roots.