Is there a problem with my beetroot?

chrisb1357 · « **on:** May 12, 2009, 12:54 »

Hi all,

Just been to check the sq ft garden and noticed my beetroot look like this below. to me they dont look healthy and look like something has got to them. Any advice will be great.

Thanks
Chris

(modified to correct spelling to assist in future searches)

compostqueen · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:58 »

they might well have been nibbled but beetroot is usually bombproof so I wouldn't worry too much. Make regular sowings to ensure you have a goodly supply

It could be slugs grazing them off

blackbob · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2009, 13:01 »

Quote from: chrisb1357 on May 12, 2009, 12:54

Hi all,

Just been to check the sq ft garden and noticed my beatroot look like this below. to me they dont look healthy and look like something has got to them. Any advice will be great.

Thanks
Chris

the pic looks like a case of encapsulation,basically the seed has germinated and held on to the seed case.spray with water to moisten the seed case and things should be fine.
have you had a prolonged dry spell?.

compostqueen · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2009, 13:02 »

I didn't see the bottom pic

chrisb1357 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2009, 13:03 »

Well its been warm over last few days but i have spray the bed with the hose most evenings. Should i just leave it alone and see what happens.

Chris

blackbob · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2009, 13:15 »

Quote from: chrisb1357 on May 12, 2009, 13:03

Well its been warm over last few days but i have spray the bed with the hose most evenings. Should i just leave it alone and see what happens.

Chris

hand mist the seedlings to soften the seed case.then gently remove with your fingers.bob

chrisb1357 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2009, 13:16 »

will do

peapod · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2009, 19:39 »

wont hand misting be the same as spraying with the hose? (assuming its a rose spary and not a jet)

blackbob · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2009, 19:41 »

Quote from: peapod on May 12, 2009, 19:39

wont hand misting be the same as spraying with the hose? (assuming its a rose spary and not a jet)

no ,spraying a fine mist is totally different to drenching with a hose

chrisb1357 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2009, 21:39 »

Well gave the plot a water just a while ago. used the hose on fine mist setting as it has about 7 settings LOL and removed the items fine so many thanks for the help once again

Chris

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Is there a problem with my beetroot?

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