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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 15, 2017
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    Once the plant has bolted, there is no way to reverse the process.
    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/beet-plant-flowering.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 11, 2017
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    Based on my research, they are still edible although they may not be as tender or sweet as their younger counterparts.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 18, 2017
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    The cause of this is usually a lack of phosphorus in the soil. Too much nitrogen in the soil can do this as well. Here is a link for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/beets-small-or-deformed.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    November 27, 2017
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    Phosphorus is known to stimulate root growth; however, most soils have adequate levels of phosphorus. I'm with you: if a soil test doesn't show deficiency, then adding phosphorus isn't necessary and is potentially harmful when it runs off into water sources. It also moves very slowly through the soil. Topdressing with phosphorus will not help the current season's crop.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 30, 2018
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    It would be hard to say what is going wrong. Maybe you have old seed? I always sow lightly on top of the soil, and spray with water to keep the soil moist. Some type of humidity dome will help you here, I believe. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 1, 2018
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    Thank you for visiting our site; we love to help gardeners!

    A plant that requires two growing seasons to complete its life-cycle. Year one: vegetative growth. Year two: sexual maturity, seed production. Biennial plants require a period of cold treatment called vernalization in order to initiate flowering in the second year. Seeds can then be collected the 2nd year.

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