Ideal for early sowings as they mature quickly, Beetroot Bietola da Orto Paonazza d'Egitto produces unusual flatter roots with deep red flesh and a sweet flavour._x000D_ Sowing Info:Prepare a seedbed to produce fine tilth, eliminate weeds and incorporate a handful of general fertiliser. To speed seed germination, soak seeds in tepid water overnight before sowing. For earliest crops sow seeds thinly under fleece or cloches in early spring._x000D_ For main sowings sow seeds from late March to July, 13mm deep, in rows 30cm apart, placing 3 seeds per station 5cm apart for small roots, 10cm apart for larger roots. Cover seeds lightly with soil, firm gently and water if soil is dry. When seedlings have 2-3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per station, removing the weakest plants.Growing Info:After care Info:Continue to water as necessary and keep free of weeds.