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Old 07-07-2011, 12:46 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Billy wrote:
In article ,
songbird wrote:

fletcher wrote:

Does anyone know when to harvest beetroot, or is it a case of
different times for different types?


depending upon soil condition and how much
rain you've been having... usually, any time
you like up to about baseball size is good
for many varieties. if you are pickling or
particularly interested in cuteness or
presentation then pick them anywhere from
quarter to golf ball sized (but it means more
work to prepare them).

we have a hard time letting them get very big.

the greens can be used too.

Cook like chard: olive oil, garlic, and sautée.


It is chard.

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