Beetroot Survives Washing Machine Blast

A good result then!

 

I hope you like white beetroot with an unusually clean and fragrant taste! 

There is some logic in this. Many growers soak beet seed before they sow. Growers of mangolds and sugar beet always used to submerge their bag of seed in a dyke for couple of days.

The science behind this is that the corky coating contains inhibitors which stop the seeds germinating without plenty of moisture. Soaking, or in your case a good wash and spin, removes these and allows the seeds to germinate more quickly.

I presume they were on a cool wash cycle? Too hot and they would cook.

Not wanting purple clothes, I prefer to seed my beets outside and water every 2nd day. Makes for better wardrobe choices