[Lardman]

Theres not enough again    I could probably get 1 more sowing in couldn't I?

I've been starting them off in cell tray and then planting out. I wonder if Id get a better (higher) yield by sowing direct, I have tried a few lines before but I always end up with very small misshapen beets or very patchy germination.

What sort of quantities are people growing? I'll happily boil 3 for a veg serving on a dinner so a short row is gone in 3-4 meals.

[SnooziSuzi]

I tried both ways (cells and direct sown).  The one's in cells started off quicker than the direct sown, but both sowings seem to have ground to a halt now    so I don't think it matters which way you do it, except that you can control them more if you start them in cells; ie distance apart etc.

[zazen999]

Last August when harvesting onions I spilt a load of beetroot seeds so I left them and they germinated fine and grew much quicker than the module sown ones; I am soaking some today [burpees golden] and have ordered some chioggia from fleabay and will sow when they arrive - I'll sow them all direct and pop a cloche on to get them off to a good start....if the weather doesn't stay as sunny as it was today.

[Novice but totally hooked]

I had part of a packet of beetroot seed left and bunged it in to a small, newly vacated spot last weekend.  Already up and doing well. 

If you've got the space you may as well give it a go.

[sunshineband]

I just keep sowing every month from March (under a cloche this year -- worked a treat) through to this month,

Sowed some golden beet last week, which I hope to keep some to roast with Christmas lunch 

We just love it 

[zazen999]

We love golden beetroot roasted as well. 

[DD.]

I sow about every 3-4 weeks from April about 20' rows, straight in the soil. Not had a problem.

I don't thin out as I only grow to golf ball size & find they can gently push each other aside.

[green fingers]

I sow direct and have a great crop this year