Description
What you’ll love | Details |
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Variety | Hybrid Beetroot (Chakundar) – deep red, round roots |
Packet Weight | Approx. 25–40 g |
Germination Rate | 75–85% with hybrid treated seeds |
Sowing Window | October to February |
First Harvest | 50–60 days after sowing |
Sunlight | 4–6 hours of sunlight daily |
Spacing | 10–12 cm between plants |
Soil | Soft, loose soil enriched with compost |
Watering | Moderate, keep soil moist but not wet |
Grow your own deep red chakundar (beetroot) right at home with this easy and fast-growing hybrid seed variety. Known for its sweet, earthy flavour and vibrant colour, beetroot is a nutrient-rich root crop that adds both taste and health to your kitchen.
Beets are perfect for salads, juices, chutneys, or even curries. With proper spacing and a soft soil bed, the roots grow round, smooth, and juicy. Ideal for winter growing in kitchen gardens, balcony beds, or containers.
Quick Grow-Guide
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Sow seeds directly into soft soil 1.5–2 cm deep.
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Space plants 10–12 cm apart for proper root development.
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Thin seedlings after 2 weeks to promote larger beets.
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Water regularly, but don’t overwater. Avoid waterlogging.
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Harvest when roots are about 5–7 cm wide, firm, and vibrant in colour.
Pro Tip: Use beet leaves in stir-fries or salads—they’re highly nutritious and add colour to your plate.
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