Harvesting beetroot
June 28, 2009
Beetroot is best eaten when the roots are just a little bit bigger than a golf ball. If the reach the size of an apple they are less tender. Feel beneath the leaves to see if the beetroot is ready. You will be able to feel the top of the root. If it feels big enough then rock it side to side and pull it out. Pour some water over the remaining roots to make sure that their roots remain settled in the soil.
Beetroot is a great tasting vegetable, completely different to those vinegary things that you can buy in the supermarket. You can eat it raw or cooked. Cut the leaves off the top and the small tap root off the bottom. Give the skin a good wash (no need to peel). The smaller, tender leaves are great in salads, especially with raw beetroot chopped into little match-stick sizes pieces. Beetroot is also great roasted. But my favorite has to be beetroot soup. Very easy to make with a fantastic colour and taste.
