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Beautiful raw, extraordinary roasted, and it never bleeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden beetroot has always been an enticing prospect in the kitchen garden — the colour alone, a deep, glowing, warm yellow that turns the inside of a roasting tin into something resembling a Dutch master still life — but older varieties let the concept down with weak germination, poor uniformity, and variable flavour. 'Boldor' F1 changes this entirely. As an F1 hybrid, it brings the hybrid vigour, consistency, and germination reliability that open-pollinated golden varieties have historically lacked, and the result is a golden beetroot that is as easy, as reliable, and as productive as the best red varieties — with a flavour and visual quality that neither can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are smooth, round, and a deep, uniform golden-yellow outside with a brilliant, luminous yellow interior that holds its colour through cooking — no bleeding, no staining of hands, boards, or the rest of the salad. The flavour is sweet and gently earthy, milder and more delicate than red beetroot, with a natural sweetness that needs no sugar and very little preparation to express itself beautifully. Roasted with a little olive oil and thyme until the outside caramelises and the interior becomes dense and honeyed; shaved raw over a salad with goat's cheese and walnuts; pickled to a bright, jewel-like gold — 'Boldor' is one of the most culinarily versatile vegetables in the kitchen garden, and one of the most visually striking when it reaches the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1: Understanding the Plant --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boldor' F1 is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e golden beetroot — an F1 hybrid variety bred by Bejo Seeds specifically to address the germination, uniformity, and vigour weaknesses that had historically limited golden beetroot varieties compared to their red counterparts. The F1 designation means it is the first-generation cross of two parent lines, producing seeds of exceptional genetic uniformity that express consistent hybrid vigour, root shape, colour, and size across every plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy F1 Makes a Difference for Golden Beetroot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated golden beetroot varieties are appealing in concept but frequently disappointing in practice — germination rates are often lower than red varieties, root shape can be irregular, and colour intensity variable. 'Boldor' F1 eliminates all of these weaknesses through hybrid breeding, producing germination rates, root uniformity, and colour consistency that match the best red F1 varieties. For the kitchen gardener who has been disappointed by golden beetroot before, 'Boldor' is the variety that changes the experience entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe No-Bleed Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red beetroot bleeds its intense pigment — betalain — onto everything it touches: hands, chopping boards, salad ingredients, other vegetables in a roasting tin. Golden beetroot contains a different, less intense pigment that does not bleed in the same way, meaning 'Boldor' can be prepared, cooked, and served without staining anything around it. This makes it uniquely practical for use alongside pale ingredients — goat's cheese, white beans, cream — that red beetroot would instantly colour. The two varieties together, red and gold, make one of the most visually spectacular salad plates in any kitchen garden repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Boldor' alongside 'Boltardy' and 'Chioggia':\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bishy Barnabee's beetroot range now covers three visually and culinarily distinct varieties. 'Boltardy' is the classic, reliable, deep red heritage variety — bolt-resistant, sweet, all-purpose. 'Chioggia' is the candy-striped Italian heirloom with alternating pink and white rings — spectacular raw and visually unique. 'Boldor' is the golden F1 — the most culinarily versatile, the least intimidating in the kitchen, and the most dramatically beautiful when roasted to a caramelised, honeyed gold. Growing all three provides a complete beetroot harvest of extraordinary visual and flavour diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2: Growing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Boldor' is grown in the same way as red beetroot, with the same direct sowing approach and the same preference for open, well-drained soil — but with notably better germination reliability than open-pollinated golden varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow direct outdoors from \u003cstrong\u003eApril to July\u003c\/strong\u003e — beetroot dislikes root disturbance and is best sown where it is to grow rather than transplanted. Sow seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in rows \u003cstrong\u003e30cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, spacing seeds 7–10cm within the row, or sow more thickly and thin to this spacing once seedlings are established. Each beetroot seed is actually a cluster of two or three seeds fused together — multiple seedlings will emerge from each sowing point and the weakest should be thinned to leave one per station. Maintain soil moisture during germination, which typically occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong\u003e10cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e for standard-sized roots, or 7cm for smaller, more tender roots harvested young. The thinnings are edible — small beetroot leaves are excellent in salads, with a mild, sweet flavour. Do not delay thinning, as overcrowded plants produce small, poorly formed roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the bed weed-free, particularly in the early stages when small beetroot seedlings can be easily overwhelmed. Water consistently during dry spells — irregular watering causes the concentric rings (zoning) visible when the root is cut, though this is purely aesthetic and does not affect flavour. 'Boldor' does not require feeding in reasonably fertile soil — avoid freshly manured ground, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccessional Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow in batches every three to four weeks from April to July for a continuous harvest rather than a single large glut. Each batch will be ready approximately 55–70 days from sowing depending on the season. A late July sowing will produce roots ready to harvest in September and October — 'Boldor' stores well and late-sown roots can be left in the ground until needed through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest when roots reach golf-ball to tennis-ball size — approximately 5–8cm in diameter — for the best combination of tenderness and flavour. Roots left to grow larger can become woody at the centre. Twist the tops off rather than cutting them to prevent the root from bleeding during cooking. 'Boldor' stores well in a cool, dark place or in the ground under a mulch of straw through early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3: Plant Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boldor' F1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Beetroot \/ Yellow Beetroot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH4 — hardy; sow outdoors from April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect sow outdoors — dislikes transplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun \/ Light Shade ☀️⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep golden-yellow skin — brilliant yellow interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, round, uniform — excellent F1 consistency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot Size at Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8cm diameter — harvest young for best tenderness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 55–70 days from sowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune to October (successional sowings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, mild, gently earthy — less intense than red beetroot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBleeds When Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — golden pigment does not stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting, raw in salads, pickling, juicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eRoasting \u0026amp; Caramelising\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🥗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eRaw Salads \u0026amp; No-Bleed Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🫙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003ePickling \u0026amp; Preserving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌈\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eColourful Kitchen Garden Displays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-slate\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eSuccessional Sowing \u0026amp; Storing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4: Companion Planting --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤝 Companion Planting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeetroot is a sociable and unfussy vegetable in the kitchen garden — these companions from the range work particularly well alongside 'Boldor', supporting its growth and making the most of the space around it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"companion-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌼\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Calendula Art Shades Mixed Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/calendula-art-shades-mixed-seeds\"\u003eCalendula 'Art Shades Mixed'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Pest Deterrent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula is one of the most broadly useful companion plants in the kitchen garden — its sticky stems trap aphids and whitefly, its scent confuses and deters a range of pest insects including leaf miners that occasionally affect beetroot foliage, and its open flowers attract the hoverflies and parasitic wasps that keep pest populations in check throughout the season. The warm amber and apricot tones of Art Shades Mixed alongside the golden roots and bright green-gold-veined tops of 'Boldor' creates a planting of considerable warmth and visual coherence, and the combination of edible root and edible flower in the same bed is entirely in keeping with the productive-and-beautiful philosophy of the cottage kitchen garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"blue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌟\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Borage Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/borage-seeds\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/a\u003e: The Pollinator and Soil Partner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage is a classical companion for root vegetables — its deep taproots draw up minerals from lower soil horizons and make them available in the topsoil as the plant breaks down, improving fertility for the shallow-rooted crops growing around it. As a powerful pollinator attractor it also increases the general density of beneficial insects in the kitchen garden, creating a more balanced ecosystem that reduces the likelihood of significant pest outbreaks. The electric blue of Borage flowers alongside the golden tops of 'Boldor' makes for one of the most visually striking and most culinarily productive pairings in the summer kitchen garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Basil Classic Italian Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/basil-classic-italian-seeds\"\u003eBasil Classic Italian\u003c\/a\u003e: The Aromatic Neighbour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil's volatile aromatic oils have a deterrent effect on aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied pest insects, and its bushy low habit works well alongside the upright foliage of beetroot without competing for light. More practically, growing basil alongside 'Boldor' means that the two ingredients for the finest roasted golden beetroot salad — beetroot and fresh basil — are always harvested together from the same patch. A warm salad of roasted Boldor beetroot, torn basil, crumbled goat's cheese, and a little balsamic is one of the simplest and most satisfying things the summer kitchen garden produces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"red\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🔴\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Beetroot Boltardy Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/beetroot-boltardy-seeds\"\u003eBeetroot 'Boltardy'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Complete Beetroot Pairing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing 'Boldor' F1 alongside 'Boltardy' in the same bed is the simplest and most rewarding way to make the most of both — the deep, glossy red roots and the brilliant golden roots harvested together, roasted side by side until caramelised, and served together on the same plate in a combination of colour and flavour that is one of the great vegetable presentations of the British kitchen garden. Both varieties share the same growing requirements and the same harvest window, making them completely natural bedfellows, and the visual contrast between the two colours in the garden — red roots and golden roots emerging from the same soil — is as beautiful as the contrast on the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Sowing \u0026 Harvest Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Harvest Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow direct outdoors from April in successive batches every three to four weeks — each sowing produces golden roots ready to harvest in 55–70 days, giving a continuous supply of brilliant yellow beetroot from June right through to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eApr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eAug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eSep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eOct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eNov\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eDec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌱 Sow Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌟 Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-harvest\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Sow Little and Often, Harvest Young Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo habits make the most of 'Boldor'. First, sow in small batches every three to four weeks rather than a single large sowing — a row of twenty roots every month from April to July gives you a steady supply of perfectly sized golden beetroot throughout summer and into autumn, which is far more useful in the kitchen than a single large harvest that all needs eating or storing at once. Second, harvest on the young side — roots at 5–7cm across are sweeter, more tender, and more visually perfect than roots left to grow large. The larger a beetroot grows, the more likely the centre is to become dense and slightly woody; 'Boldor' at peak perfection is the size of a large golf ball, still sweet through to the core, with the thin skin that needs no peeling before roasting. Twist the tops off rather than cutting them — this simple step prevents the root from bleeding colour during cooking and keeps the golden flesh as vivid on the plate as it was in the ground.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌟 The Golden Beetroot That Finally Delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boldor' F1 is the golden beetroot the kitchen garden has been waiting for — an F1 hybrid with the germination reliability, root uniformity, and colour intensity that older golden varieties promised but rarely delivered, combined with a sweet, mild flavour and a no-bleed quality that makes it uniquely versatile in the kitchen. Grow it alongside 'Boltardy' for the most visually spectacular beetroot harvest the garden can produce, sow it in succession from April to July for a continuous supply through the season, and roast it simply with olive oil and thyme until caramelised and deeply golden — one of the finest and most effortlessly beautiful things the summer kitchen garden has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53651273941319,"sku":"BET-BLD","price":2.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Beetroot_Boldor_1.png?v=1775331174","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/beetroot-boldor-f1","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}