Excellent flavour!
An easier way to grow good beetroot! This monogerm variety produces one strong seedling per cluster so much less thinning out is needed. The uniform, round, smooth skinned roots are of excellent flavour and deep crimson internal colour. Moneta may be sown earlier than many varieties without the risk of bolting. Globe variety. Maturing 12-16 weeks from sowing.

Average Seeds 170

£1.45 Code: 431721

CULTURE: Choose a sunny spot and sow seed thinly outdoors in drills (straight shallow grooves) made 30cm (12") apart and then covererd with about 1.25cm (½") of soil. For general use, sow at regular intervals late April-early June. Thin out seedlings to 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Harvest June-December. Row 4m (13').
HINTS: Twist tops to remove - cutting induces 'bleeding' of messy sap. HEALTH BENEFITS: Known to boost the body's immune system. Roots rich in potassium and folate plus some vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). Tops rich in beta carotene, calcium and iron. COOKING HINTS: Retain leaf stalk and root. Boil from ¾ to 2 hours (depending on size) in salted water. Remove skin and cool for fresh use or pickling. Boiling can actually increase the ntrient value, pickling reduces it. Use tops of young roots as for spinach.