[Goosegirl]

I sowed two rows of baby-type beetroot in April and only got about 6 plants so sowed another three rows in late June which seemed to have all germinated! Should I pinch out some individual clumps to allow the rest to grow better, and will the remainder "push" themselves outwards as they grow to give a decent crop?

[JoshP]

The roots will need room to swell so pinching out will most likely be necessary, otherwise there will be no room for them to grow.

[juvenal]

I'd suggest thinning them. 'Pushing' will occur, but size and growth rate will be adversely affected.