Beetroot – Dobbies Purple

Beta vulgaris – approximately 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 a 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

Sow in modules indoors in March/April and transplant 4/5 weeks later for an early crop. Alternatively direct sow outside from April/May until June.  Harvest roots in Sep/Nov. Roots can be stored and eaten throughout the winter.

GROWN IN SCOTLAND