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A Reyt Tayty

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Beetroot in modules
« on: August 04, 2013, 20:09 »
My beetroot in modules are doing well, but the stems are prone to falling over under the weight of the leaves. Is this normal and will they pick up?
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 20:15 »
I would have thought that modules were too small to "grow them on" with.. What size are the modules? I did modules to get them going then planted out..
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2013, 20:30 »
Same here, sowed my first beets in modules partly to get them started and partly 'cos the weather was pants earlier in the year, then planted out in a block formation. I have had some of the best beetroot ever. Possibly the weather had a good hand in it as well, but I will growe this way again next year
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2013, 22:21 »
The modules are those with 15 to the size of a standard seed tray. They have only been planted 2 1/2 weeks.
I didn't sow direct because the bed wasn't ready. I'd got it prepared but wanted to give the growmore a couple of weeks to settle down.
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2013, 22:46 »
Just keep well watered then until ready to be planted out.
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2013, 00:02 »
Ok at 2-3 weeks mine were very much like yours and looked like weak long stems all lying around in the modules.  It's just how beetroot grow - all top end and nothing below.. But once you plant them out they will just go mad!!
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2013, 11:13 »
Quote from: gavinjconway on August 05, 2013, 00:02
Ok at 2-3 weeks mine were very much like yours and looked like weak long stems all lying around in the modules.  It's just how beetroot grow - all top end and nothing below.. But once you plant them out they will just go mad!!

How long would you give the in the modules GJC? I've read different theories. Some say when 6 true leaves are showing, some say 5 weeks regardless. I imagine they need to have a reasonable root system before attempting to remove from the modules?
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2013, 19:05 »
Don't worry.

Those slightly floppy stems will soon pick up once the cluster has been planted out.

I have grown mine like this for a while now and never looked back. They get planted out when the fibrous roots have filled the module (20 per half tray size) and then absolutely thrive and give really good sized crops too.
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2013, 23:00 »
Quote from: A Reyt Tayty on August 05, 2013, 11:13
Quote from: gavinjconway on August 05, 2013, 00:02
Ok at 2-3 weeks mine were very much like yours and looked like weak long stems all lying around in the modules.  It's just how beetroot grow - all top end and nothing below.. But once you plant them out they will just go mad!!

How long would you give the in the modules GJC? I've read different theories. Some say when 6 true leaves are showing, some say 5 weeks regardless. I imagine they need to have a reasonable root system before attempting to remove from the modules?

I dont go by leaves... just planted them out when they looked big enough and my bed was ready... As sunny says they will grow on really well from being spindly and looking floppy..
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Re: Beetroot in modules
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2013, 11:07 »
I left mine in modules for 4 months because the bed wasn't ready. I wouldn't do it normally (just before anyone points out that's way too long!) but I have had a fabulous crop from them, so leaving them languishing there did no harm at all.
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