FIVE BRILLIANT BEETROOT
1 ‘ALBINA VEREDUNA’
An old Dutch variety that produces spherical, whiteskinned roots housing very sweet and mild white flesh.
2 ‘BOLTARDY’
A variety with round, purple roots that made its debut in the 1980s, it is popular among veg growers due to its resistance to bolting.
3 ‘BURPEES GOLDEN’
Introduced in the 1940s, this variety from the USA, above, has burnt orange skin and golden flesh with a sweet, mild flavour.
4 ‘CYLINDRA’
A Danish variety that first appeared in the 1800s, it has long, slim and cylindrical dark-pink roots that are perfect for slicing.
5 ‘ROUGE CRAPAUDINE’
Carrot-shaped roots are covered with dark, bark-like skin that reveals sweet, red flesh when peeled.