[pawsnclaws]

hello i have loads of beetroot and have only had the shop brought stuff!!! i cook every year for staff at a beer fest and was going to use some upfor them so will do what you did and then they can have it with the cold buffet at night do you put the garlic and rosemary in the jars too did you put any sugar or other spices in??

[sunshineband]

I have managed to convert a fair number of children to be beetroot lovers at school, as ours have been such a success 

Nothing fancy, just boiled and skinned  -- terrific stuff 

[jazzbyrd]

has anyone grown the white or yellow beetroot ?

Jazz

[sunshineband]

has anyone grown the white or yellow beetroot ?

Jazz

Grew golden ones (Burpees Golden) last year and they were terrific roasted at Christmas  Sowed some ten days ago: they are up and growing away well 

[Veggie Virgin]

Apparently you can also freeze beetroot.  Cook it, cool it, leave it whole and freeze it.  OK for three months.

I have my beetroot hot, cold, pickled, souped and baked.  The latest is some beetroot and pear chutney, which I sampled at Wisley earlier this month.  Decided to have a go myself.  Found a recipe for beetroot chutney, which used 4lb of beetroot, so I used 2lb of beetroot and 2lb of pears.  Will be ready to eat at the beginning of November....   Apart from Wodan, I also grew chiagga (the pink/white one) and some golden burpees.  As pretty as they look (and all taste like beetroot!), I still prefer the standard dark red ones.  The golden ones never got beyond the size of a giant marble!

[catllar]

I love beetroot but hate vinegar so after roasting them I tried covering them up with olive oil and garlic. Works a treat and without the vinegar I get just the beetroot flavour - yum. I don't know how long they will store like this but thus far I've eaten them up PDQ so its not been as issue.

[pawsnclaws]

hello i tried this last night and it is so nice i also put some spices into the vinegar black pepper corns mustard seeds mixed spice and it is so nice i have made one huge jar and 2 smaller ones might make some more tonight or some chutney

[Elcie]

I'm hoping to have enough beetroot to be able to try pickling it, if I can stop eating it and save enough for it!

What vinegar would I use?  You can tell I'm new to this!  Oh, and would I have to boil the vinegar first?

Thanks!

[Paul Plots]

My beetroot quickly got to the size of bowling balls..... I had planted one 20' row from seed sown in cells.

Had I stopped to consider - I would have been better to stagger the planting out. Fortunately, despite their enormous size, they are delicious - not at all woody and cook relatively quickly.

I've planted out a 2nd and third batch for later in the year. I'm hoping some will still be tasty just before Christmas!