Mastering Beetroot: Tips for Successful Early Sowings and Year-Round Harvest
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2017
- Zone 8/8, see how beetroot can mature in half a season: sow seeds undercover a month before the first growing weather, then 4-6 weeks later cover plants in an outdoor bed with fleece/row cover for early harvests. Sow again in early summer to plant after clearing spring veg. Tips on preparing roots and leaves to eat.More info in my books www.charlesdowding.co.uk/prod.... Filmed and edited by my son Edward Dowding February to May 2017, all at Homeaces, Somerset, UK edowding.net/
Finalist at The Gardening Oscars, London November 2017 in category "TV Broadcast of the Year".
See beetroot growing as one of many vegetables in this video about succeeding with early plantings • 1st & 2nd plantings PA... and watch for the second video of this series, appearing in December 2017. - Jak na to + styl
Charles Dowding is the Bob Ross of farming
"the beetroot like it because they're going in with their friends" My heart is melting
It’s so peaceful listening to Charles teach about gardening.
charles is the gandalf of the gardening world!
always learn so much here
Bob Ross of the plant world
Even more peaceful doing it
It really is. What a kind, sweet man.
It truly is!!
I spent an hour thinning and replanting beetroot last weekend, bugger!! I won't plant another seed until I have seen how Charles does it first. Greetings from Tasmania, and Thanks.
Cheers Jim 😀
This is how a video is done people. Very well shot, good lighting and great presentation. I like how it shows everything from seed to harvest, very concise and fluid. Didn't "beet" around the bush with multiple videos either.
Many thanks for your appreciation (+ humour!), and the video quality is a credit to Edward's growing skills.
Excellent video all the way however all of Charles Dowding videos I have listened to I have a hard time with the audio being loud enough. Maybe no one else has this issue so I don't want to criticize it but I listen to other videos that i hear fine. But well done for sure.
Hi Cynthia, very odd. I listen on my headphones to reduce ambient noise. Hope you have a good day!
Thanks Cynthia we work hard on audio. Edward does not turn it up too much or you hear the local airplanes and lawnmowers!
RNAtoDNA uh no. Go sleep forever
I’ve watched probably 30 or so of Charles’ videos so far and continue to enjoy each moment. His presentation is truly unparalleled and his knowledge is sound. No bull on this channel. Thank you, Charles!
Thankyou Joe and I am happy you like them so much
Charles reminds me of my beloved father, who was a passionate farmer. Learning from him feels like learning from my father. As a kid I found it quite embarrassing, coming from a farmer‘s family. Later in life you come to understand your origin and the worth of what your parents showed you and taught you. I hope to have a very big garden some day. It is healthy in every way. 😊
Thankyou and that is so true
I like the passion he has and the steadiness in his voice, you can't afford not to pay attention. Thank you Charled
Too true!
This is a very topical post- I think people are learning through this virus situation just how important our farmers are. Our entire society depends on farmers!
I come from the same place. I was ashamed of my grandparents because others devalued them since they had pigs, chickens, and huge garden. Imagine that? Twisted values. Today I follow their footsteps and grow my own veggies.. I couldn’t be more proud of role models they have set up for me and my children. Land is a BLESSING FROM GOD! Blessings to all fellow farmers 😊❤
Roots and refuge farm spoke of how she loved Charles and now, so do I. Wish I found him before, amazing. Thank You Charles
So nice to hear and thanks, they are fine people
I'm just here because I love beetroot , I'm in the beetroot side of CZcams again :)
Roots and Refuge Farm mentioned Mr. Dowding, so I'm here to learn some beets.
Newspaper lined compost bucket 🤯 Life changer!!!
my mother's idea bless her
6 years later, this video is top notch still well ahead of most others . I hope y'all see how even these older videos are the most beautiful thing.
So nice of you thanks
This guy is the man. Anyone who says they’re too old for CZcams. Bug off! I love watching his videos. This is therapeutic!
Cool thanks
The beetroot is my absolute nemesis! It hates me! Probably because I am the most irregular waterer in the world......... but next year I WILL SUCCEED! 💪
By the way, I loooooooooove how the leaves sound when the beets were pulled, so crispy, perfectly cared for!! 😍 music to my ears (my kids declared me an idiot when I watched/listened to that bit if the video over and over and over again)
Thanks Lemonie. Edward works hard on the sound effects and will love hearing this.
Another great one is the 'pop' when you pick a pea shoot! (hollow stems)
I should say as well, you will succeed.
Everything seems so simple & easy when Charles demonstrates it ☺️
Aww I love that. The beets like it because they're going in with their friends. 😊
That's why you can't beet a root.
Charles is the veggie boss man
Wow! That is incredible. I always thought I had to thin my beets - but your crop speaks for itself. Thank you for sharing. A very well done video, I appreciate being able to see from start to finish. Can't wait till next spring when I can try your method!
Thankyou!
I am so glad you cooked the stem and leafs as well. Because most people don't which is a shame their missing out on so much more.
Great video! I love how you add personality to the beetroot. Made me smile, and it made so much sense growing them in clumps of four. Brilliant tip about twisting one out of the bunch at harvest time.
Glad you enjoyed it Ryan and thanks
Anyone who says "I can't grow anything" should try beets. So easy and delicious and healthy
This is lovely...My hubby and I love beets!
This videosaved me from thinning my beetroot and needlessly lowering my harvest. Thanks! Pretty cool how they don't need to be thinned much.
What stunning harvest. I've got to get some more planted soon. I love the greens steamed.
Thankyou
I get goldfinches attacking my beet greens, but I love them so much and they are such timid birds that I let them have at it. Great video .
Haha, same here! And goldfinches are not interested in anything else in the garden, just the beets
Thank you Charles!!! I was afraid to plant Beetroot. . . now I'm not and it will be in my garden next spring. Also as I'm in the US, appreciate you sharing temps and inches such as I can understand. You are an inspiration to me. . and my garden benefits from all you so generously share.
My pleasure, great to imagine your first beetroots Christine.
Thank you Charles. We will be growing beets for the first time this year and his was very helpful.
The intro is soooo beautiful. Very 'Peaceful Cuisine' :) Thanks for the beetroot inspiration
The intro was Edward's idea so he will be delighted to read this, thanks.
Charles Dowding Edward did good 🌿
@Charles Dowding please don't use a kitchenknife like this again - ever! it scared the living daylight out of me for your fingers! ;-)
and for the rest of the video: i actually belong(ed) to the type of people mentioned that only knew pickled beetroot before, until last year when i grew , harvested and ate my first selfgrown crop. your fine video just came in time to learn more, because this year it hasn't been going so well. my question is: you start early in feb. with a particularly suited variety, but how and how long can you resow, and how late can you harvest?
tia, s.
Thanks and it depends on your climate. Here my last sowing is late June. Or up to mid July for small roots. Last harvest before frosts of -4c/25F say November here.
I have a suspicion that Charles has been chopping veg for a good long while without taking off his fingers.
Lovely video as usual! Thank you Charles!
I am so glad I found this video. I learned something new! Thanks!
Charles Dowding has changed my allotment from digging to composting. Some of his applications was similar to mine but as I'm not as systematic as he I didn't do it the same way twice.
I'm enjoying his videos and to be more consistent more than once. Did do to many lettuce plants over winter as the slugs didn't attack them.
BEST VEGETABLE GUIDES
THANKS
Hooray how nice to read this Hans-Christian, and well done
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!!! Finally I've seen the beets and how you pick them from the soil. Thanks a bunch.Love your video.
Excellent video, thank you Charles Dowding. Stay safe.
I have missed your beautiful soul ... I am back and ready to enjoy more of your teaching, thank you so very much
Greetings from Ourinhos sp Brazil! Tanks for shared!I have one simple yard back!I love garden and see the life growing
I'm planting beetroot this year. Thank you for such a well-explained video.
That single raised bed is bigger than my back garden!
We just bought some golden variety of beetroot yesterday and are about to plant some for fall. Looking forward to it.
Charles, you are a genius! Your videos
are the best gardening videos out there - bar none. Better than those national TV productions. I thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience gleaned from decades of gardening.
Thanks Min, I appreciate that
Having great success with beetroot here in Andalusia. I was very surprised to find out that where I live is sugar beet country! I grow beetroot nearly all year round out here.
Audio is always nice and clear. Nice clean presentation. No stupid long intros that are mysterically double the volume. Straight to the point. Very well put together. You say Edward edits them? He does a very good job!
Thanks, yes Edward, was 19 years old when we made this in 2017
Mr. Dowding thank you for your videos and sharing your amazing gardens. Inspiration is always found within your channel. Thank you for sharing your passion!
Thanks for sharing that
I am from the Caribbean but live in USA . I am trying new vegetable just because I watch your videos and I want to know how they taste. I wish you had more videos like this with a little cooking summary.
Thanks Joel I shall bear that in mind. Maybe for 2021.
Dear Charles , I loved to see you cooking 🥦🥦🥦
Just looked at this in time I was thinning out to one seedling . Thanks
It's nice to know that transplanting beetroot is something you can do successfully! Seems like the prevailing wisdom is to always direct sow but here is the proof!
One thing I never really thought about until I started growing my own, was how much sugar they also put in pickled beetroot you buy in most stores. Its also worth mentioning and a funny story (but has a serious side too) that if you eat a lot of Beetroot, like I often do, your wee can SOMETIMES for some people turn dark. In fact when I first started eating Beetroot regulary, and a lot, this happened to me. I didn't know about this and it went nearly red so obviously worried, I went to the Dr, luckily the Dr asked me "Do you eat a lot of beetroot" and then we realized thats what it was. Thankfully. It doesn't seem to do it much to me anymore.
First time I saw you cook Charles. I hope I see more of it as you make harvests from garden. Thank you so much.
Thanks, no dig lifestyle. In fact I make no knead bread, recipe is in the new book.
Thanks for the info. I love watching your videos, you're very inspiring. I will definitely buy your book.
I've just sown beetroot and I'm trying multi-sowing for the first time. Thanks for these videos they are really helpful.
Thank you b/c last spring I had planted beets seeds in the garden and non came up. I couldn't figure out what I was doing was wrong. I had went and plant some 2 days ago and I only use 1 seed at a time. I guess I need to go back and add some more to it. Thank you for the information. It sure is helping me out a lot.
It's great to see cooking of the beet tops + beet roots together. I saute radish greens and use the stems in soups - the whole plant is delicious - just like beets.
How have I missed this video‼️😱
Love beetroot, grow it most years, but more often than not, just roast it with garlic & Thyme ( delicious) had no idea your lovely lady has a cookery book out!!!
I’m off to ‘Amazon’ right now! 👏..... thanks Steph!
beautifully edited film. Great demo. Thanks for sharing. Have a marvellous day
Looking forward to trying these techniques, Charles! Thank you.
Beautiful, thank you! Today, inspired on your video, I planted beetroot for the first time.
Ah great, may it grow!
Learning from you is always such a joy! Thank you for another great video.
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I live in Los Angeles, and tried this approach in my allotment here. Worked beautifully. The best crop of beetroots ever. Except I am harvesting them in February.
Watching harvest is so soothing
OMG, I didn’t know growing beetroot is soo easy. Can’t wait to set my seeds tomorrow morning before work. What a great video and a plus, now I know how what to do with the leaves 😀
You are so welcome
Beet greens are my favorite part of the beet! I was happy when my local grocery sold the beets with leaves attached but now I am growing my own, too! Good luck! Mine have started to pop up!
This is an awesome video! I only just planted my beetroots yesterday. I wish I had watched this video first. Top quality info! thanks so much for posting!
Charles...your videos are the gardening version of the classic American TV show..."Mr. Rogers Neighborhood". Dignified, educational and pleasantly therapeutic...
Thank you!
That is nice to hear, thanks
well edited, congrats to Edward. Really valuable content every time.
Thanks Diego
Omg never thought beetroot was so easy growing vegetables! love watching your video's it has inspired me to do gardening thank you.🥰
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So good to see you cook!
Thank you SO MUCH for this idea. After years of only knowing to direct-sowing beets, I decided to give this a try. I've never grown such beautiful, healthy beets. With presoaking, the seeds germinate quickly and get a strong start in the trays. Harvesting when the roots are about egg-sized, I got four harvests (each a week apart), with all but the last having the most beautiful, long-stemmed greens one could hope for. This is THE way I'll be growing beets from now on.
Lovely result thanks Micah for your feedback
Thanks for this valuable info, Charles. I've just started harvesting a great crop of Boltardy beetroot here in North Wales, using your methods.
Wonderfully early for N Wales :)
I started watching your channel almost a year and half ago, I started make my own compost in tumbler. I'm now ready to sow my very first seeds in my urban home using no dig garden in raised bed. Wish me luck sir. And yes, one of my seeds are beetroot.
Best of luck Ana and what a lovely message, well done
Great job! Very informative. I enjoy your tutorials. Thank you.
I've been cooking a dish I'm calling "Beeten Potatoes" and it is really good. Its basically a potato hash with diced potatoes, onions, pepper, and beets. I use the bulb from the beet, the stem and the leaves as well. It tastes alot like spinach and its oh so healthy.
I love beets and I like the greens better than cooked spinach. They are great in salads too.
Thank you!
Your garden is absolutely wonderful!!.. Thankyou for your videos..be safe & blessed ✝️✝️
Thanks so much
You are planting beetroot on my birthday. Following your advice is a very nice present. Thank you fantastic video as usual.
Happy birthday!
Great video. I multi-sowed in mid-February but was anxious over not being able to find Boltardy.... quick search provides answer that state-side we refer to it as Detroit, which is what I sowed. LOL! Went downstairs at lunch to check the seedlings and performed the requisite thinning as needed. Thank you, Charles!
How interesting, it's like two languages and that sounds promising Jennifer.
@@CharlesDowding1nodig Yes. Usually I see it in the species rather than varieties (e.g. aubergine vs. eggplant). It makes me glad to have the Internet! :-) Cheers!
amazing quality ! Awesome content ! thank you
My brother and I attempted growing beets this year in our west Texas gardens. They grow fantastic even now during our 90-100 degree Fahrenheit summer days. We can't grow most greens in the summer due to the heat, but beet greens are helping to fill that void!
I had no idea they transplanted well, though. Gonna try that next! Thank you!
Lovely to hear this Phillip. What an amazing vegetable and well done!
I love watching your videos. Thank you.
What another wonderful video. I've not gardened much before this year, and I am so glad that I started off by learning your principles. No one around here in N.C. had heard of multi-sowing beets, but I've got some of the best results in the bunch with your method (even sowing directly into the compost in the bed) and other people are beginning to try it as well. All the best from The Old North State.
That is so good to hear! I love it that people can be informed like this and grow successfully after watching a video.
I've discovered that beets, it's roots, leaves and stems are eaten in Korea...in soups, sauteed and served as a side dish, etc.
I grow lots of Beetroot for me and my chickens thay love it and it seems to over winter well.
Wonderful video. You can harvest a couple of leaves from each as well, they make for lovely greens.
Thank you so much for your wisdom and your inner peace 🙏🏻💜
So welcome, grow well.
Beetroot is one of the most rewarding plants to grow for me. Its very easy and seems to tolerate both dry and wet spells.
Charles "No Dig" Dowding :) Thank you very much! Your apostolical work is more than useful and folowing you should be a salvation for many people worldwide. God bless you!
Ah thanks Ibolya
Really nice video, great tips, thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for this beautiful guide
I love this idea of multi sowing the beets! I grew only 2 individual ones this year (2021) to push myself to grow something “I don’t care to eat” and try to expand my tastebuds, I have tried them pickled and roasted. They are both ‘ok’. Then in sept I tried a raw shredded beet and carrot salad with fresh herbs and vinaigrette & I’m a changed woman! Now I’m searching up how to grow beets and planning where and what varieties I’m going to grow in 2022 😁 This video has me so excited!!! Thank you Charles !
Lovely to read this and I agree, raw fine-grated beetroot is especially delicious, I like it with some apple, onion and coriander
Find your videos very helpful and inspirational as to what I can grow and how to do it a better way.
Thank you.
Happy to hear that William
Ho dear , i believe you're one of those generation where , simple way of life is truly appreciate ! like wise i do cook from my garden directly, seeing you doing your dish i was
Amaze ,but not surprised , many thanks 🙏 for all you're great generosity ,, très amicalement Marie de France MERCI amitié.
C'est gentil Marie, merci et bonne récoltes!
Excellent as normal Charles, beautifully done 👌🙏🏼x
I found your channel last night by luck and i'm learning some neat tricks. I'm downsizing my veg plot a little this winter to make space for a project so i'm looking for ways to maintain and maybe even increase vegetable harvests. I've always cell grown beetroot and thinned to single plants so now i will be quadrupling my beloved beetroot harvests. Thanks to you and to your thoroughly detailed videos.
Thanks James and great to hear, that you are downsizing and upharvesting
Just found your Channel and I like so much the Way you talk and explain,thank you!
Welcome Christina and thanks
Charles makes it look oh so easy , reminds me of the top snooker players making the game look like childs play .
I've watched this video quite a few times over the last year or so and I've just realised why my beetroot don't grow so close together as yours. When sowing because like you say the seeds are quite big, I sow them in a little square rather than like you are doing, altogether in your little hole. As I've yet to do mine I will be copying what I've seen! I have to confess that I'm envious of how quickly your vegetables grow, I live in Berkshire but my growing areas do compete with some overhead mature trees whereas you haven't any overhead competition. I really appreciate the time you give to these clips, thank-you Charles for all the advice you give.
Thanks Claire and those trees! difficult for vegetables
It even sounds good at the start. Lovely. About to plant mine....2021!
Hi😊 Fantastically informative and love the structure of the video over a period of time. Thanks👍
Thanks and yes, we worked on it!
Such a joy to learn from you, Mr Dowding. Many thanks, and all good wishes for a safe and productive summer.
hi great video brings back memories of the slow gentle life we used to have keep them coming I did not know you can eat the leaves is it best to cook them the way you shown have a good day
I love beetroot:) I blend it straight with my green juice to drink it so refreshing :)
Cooking and Eating are my favorite parts!
I grew the best beetroot crop of my life using this method..fantastic and easy
Fantastic and thanks for your feedback, nice tree
Such great videos!