Beetroot - Dobbies Purple *New 2024/25* Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Beetroot - Dobbies Purple

Name: Beetroot - Dobbies Purple
Brand: Seeds of Scotland
SKU: BeDP
Price: 3.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£3.00

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GROWN IN SCOTLAND by Seeds of Scotland

Beta vulgaris ~ approx. 200 seeds

This variety was bred in the 19th Century by a then, small independent Scottish seed company ‘Dobbies of Edinburgh'. A truly Scottish beetroot.

The roots are a distinct tapered shape with leaves that turn from green with purple veins to very dark purple/maroon as they mature. The roots have a sweet, earthy flavour and leaves are as beautiful. We pick the outside leaves throughout the summer like chard and harvest the roots in the Autumn.

The seeds have been collected and conserved by the Heritage Seed Library as well as the Irish Seed Savers Association.

Growing Info

Sowing: Sow in modules indoors in March/April. Alternatively, direct sow outside from April/May until June.

Spacing: 20-30cm

Harvest: Jun-Nov

Tips: Transplant 4/5 weeks after sowing for an early crop. Roots can be stored and eaten throughout the winter.

Germination: 91% Nov 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

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