This gorgeous golden beetroot has orange skin, rich golden interior, dark leaves with attractive coloured stems which are prized in salad mixes when small.
It has a mild flavour when cooked.
The sweet, round roots are increasingly popular in specialty markets.
Fast growing, it will mature in 58 days, and is adaptable to all climate zones.
Studies have found that beetroot juice reduces high blood pressure and that distance runners perform 5% better after eating baked beetroot.
It is a good idea to soak seeds for a few hours prior to direct sowing in the garden in drills 20-30cm apart and 12mm deep.
Cover the seeds with compost or vermiculite and keep moist.
The best time to sow seed in temperate climates is from July to March, and September to March in colder areas.
Beetroot keeps well in open storage for a few weeks but will keep for 2 to 3 months when stored in a refrigerator.