How to grow sweet, earthy roots in pots
Beetroot (Chukandar) Mastery
15-20 min
Winter (Oct-Nov)
Difficulty: Easy
Growth Snapshot
Core care pillars at a glance
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Beetroot is a dual-purpose champion: you can eat the nutritious greens (beet greens) while waiting for the root to plump up. In Lucknow, sow them in October or November. If you sow too late (Feb), the heat will produce woody, colorless roots. They love the cool sunshine and loose soil.