Beetroot Seeds

Beetroot, Beta vulgaris, evolved from the wild sea beet, found along coastlines from Britain to India. Its botanical name 'Beta' comes from the Celtic 'bett', meaning 'red'. Beetroot is really a biennial but is grown as an annual, both for its bulbous roots and leaves. It does best in well-drained, fertile soils.

Beetroot is a versatile and very flavoursome root vegetable seed that lends itself to many different dishes. The diverse array of cultivars we have at D.T. Brown comes in vibrant colours such as red, purple, yellow, and white. Browse our beetroot seeds below, add some colour to your recipes, and taste the benefits of homegrown vegetables.

Growing Beetroot from Seed

Beetroot seeds are very easy to grow and pose no major problems when growing. Seeds should be sown between early spring to the middle of summer. They should be grown in a sunny spot, with free-draining soil which is high in nitrogen. Otherwise, fertiliser with high nitrogen content should be used.

They are especially resistant plants, typically free of problems from diseases or pests. The main thing to keep in mind is to keep them well watered to avoid wilting and cracked roots. However, overwatering should be avoided, as this can result in leafy growth in place of root growth.

They can be harvested from early summer to the middle of autumn. Once harvested, they can be prepared in a variety of ways, including pickling, steaming, or roasting to enhance their sweetness.

Order Your Beetroot Seeds Today

At D.T. Brown Seeds, we have been selling vegetable garden seeds and plants to UK home gardeners for over a century. From courgette seeds to pak choi seeds, all of our vegetable seeds are stringently tested for the highest germination rates – 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Order your beetroot seeds today from D.T. Brown Seeds. Shop now and enjoy fast UK delivery, with P&P from just £2.45 on seed-only orders.

We aim to dispatch all UK seed orders within 3-5 working days, and anything else within 5-7 working days. Live products will be dispatched at their optimum time for planting.