This is how I learned how to grow beets in containers. I used a self-watering 5 gallon bucket that I made up some time ago from ideas shown on the internet.
I made these up from the least expensive items that were available.
There is a lot of information out there on the exact things needed to grow your beets such as potting mix, fertiliser and planters.
I filled them with potting mix and bought a punnet of beet seedlings from the nursery supplies.
Fertilizing and Watering The Beets
Fertilizing and watering the beets was easy. The potting mix contained slow release fertilizer and after a month or so I used a liquid fertilizer called Seasol. It is made from seaweed, fish and nutrients to help boost root growth and therefore nutrient uptake.
This is a great product for your plants as it revitalizes the soil by improving soil structure and promotes microbial activity.
These self-watering buckets are an excellent way of conserving water and supplying you with great tasting food. The sump will hold about a gallon or 4.5 litres of water depending on where you put the overflow hole.
This will be enough water for a few days depending on the size of your plants.
Harvesting Your Beets
The image below clearly shows that a good result was possible when you know how to grow beets in a container.
I might add that they were delicious. I prefer them grated raw in a salad. They are one of the most nutritious foods that you can grow.
Beet Hummus
This is a delicious dip that we make up when there is some left over beetroot and carrots. The carrots are cut up into sticks and you just use them to scoop up the the hummus. I just had to throw this in because I love it
The beetroot or beet as it is known in North America dates back to Roman times and was known then for its nutritional value.
Beets are a root vegetable with unique source of phytonutrients called betalains that are shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support.
