Tag Archives: Beetroot

Spot light on…….beetroot

Posted on March 24, 2014 by digginwivdebb

Beetroot is such an easy to grow vegetable. When planned, successional crops can see you through from early July to mid May the following year. The swollen roots have an earthy taste and can range in colour from deep red to … Continue reading →

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Thinnings and transplants

Posted on June 20, 2013 by digginwivdebb

I visited my plot the other day to do some weeding and noticed that the beetroots were coming along nicely but they could do with a bit more room inbetween them to spread out. I got out my trusty hand … Continue reading →

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Let the planting commence!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by digginwivdebb

I managed to get my first early potatoes planted into the ground on my half   Now that the weather is warming up a little, they should be fine.  I don’t plot.have the strength at the moment to dig a … Continue reading →

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White chocolate & beetroot cake

Posted on September 18, 2012 by digginwivdebb

Another interesting beetroot cake recipe that I came across….. I presume it will be pink when baked! 170g (6oz) plain flour 30g (1oz) cocoa powder 1⁄2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 170g (6oz) caster sugar 230ml corn oil 1 … Continue reading →

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