{"product_id":"beetroot-rainbow-mix-the-big-veg","title":"Beetroot 'Rainbow Mix' | The Big Veg","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep red · Golden · Candy-striped · White\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBeetroot, but make it a disco. This is a mix of four colourful varieties — deep-red \u003cstrong\u003eDetroit Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, the barber's-pole pink-and-white rings of \u003cstrong\u003eChioggia\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny orange-gold \u003cstrong\u003eGolden\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a pure-white \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Albino\u003c\/strong\u003e. All from one kit, on a balcony, patio or a decent-sized tub by the back door. No garden, no allotment, no clue required. That's rather the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf you think you hate beetroot, you've probably only met the sad vinegary stuff from a jar. Home-grown and roasted, \u003cstrong\u003eit's sweet, nutty and nothing like it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnd here's the zero-waste bonus: \u003cstrong\u003ethe leaves are edible too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the young ones are brilliant wilted like spinach or thrown raw into a salad, colourful stems and all. One packet, two crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBeetroot is also a genuinely good place to start if you're new to this. It's tough, it's forgiving, and it gives you something back — the kind of first win that turns \"I kill everything\" into \"hang on, I grew \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeetroot 'Rainbow Mix' seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — one packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeaweed meal\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentle, slow-release feed that wakes up the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — they hold onto water and help keep the compost's moisture steady, so you're not swinging between bone-dry and drenched (those swings are what split and toughen the roots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plain English grow guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo things we deliberately don't include: a planter and compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up-cycle a container you already own — but for beetroot, go a bit \u003cstrong\u003edeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e than you would for herbs so the roots have room to swell (a decent bucket or deep tub is ideal). Grab a bag of peat-free compost locally. It keeps the kit lighter, cheaper and kinder to the planet. Whatever you use, poke \u003cstrong\u003edrainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bottom.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this grow kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour colours in one lucky dip\u003c\/strong\u003e — candy-stripe, gold, white and deep red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crops in one\u003c\/strong\u003e: sweet roots and edible leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA forgiving first veg\u003c\/strong\u003e — tough, beginner-friendly, happy in a deep pot or bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — and posted plastic-free too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery kit \u003cstrong\u003efunds living wage jobs and horticultural training\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ayrshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bit that matters most\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery Grow Box \u003cstrong\u003efunds living wage jobs and horticultural training\u003c\/strong\u003e right here in Ayrshire, for people overcoming homelessness. So your beetroot does a bit more than feed you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eShips plastic-free to mainland GB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGardening, minus the gatekeeping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a grow. Laura x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFAQs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this beetroot grow kit suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — beetroot is one of the most forgiving crops to start with. It's tough, quick to reward you, and grows happily in a container with no garden needed — a great first veg for anyone new to growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow beetroot in a pot or container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — beetroot does well in a deep pot or upcycled bucket. Use one at least 30cm (12in) deep with drainage holes so the roots have room to swell, in a spot with full sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to supply myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust peat-free compost and a deep container with drainage holes. The kit provides the seeds, natural soil feeds (seaweed meal and wool pellets) and a plain-English grow guide. We leave out the planter and compost on purpose, to keep the kit lighter and greener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the packaging plastic-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit is plastic-free, and we post it plastic-free too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do you deliver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship across mainland Great Britain. We can't post seeds or planting material to Northern Ireland — that's a Royal Mail restriction on sending seeds, not our choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura Florals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281545290055,"sku":"BRM005","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8319\/0855\/files\/beetroot-rainbow-mix-growing-in-a-container-on-the-patio.png?v=1783084358","url":"https:\/\/www.lauraflorals.co.uk\/products\/beetroot-rainbow-mix-the-big-veg","provider":"Laura Florals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}