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Title: beetroot n stuff
Post by: little pud on August 06, 2009, 14:03:30
How do any of you store your beetroot, mine are ready and i dont want to waste any but not sure how to store them and carrots and turnips. thanx.  ???
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: GRACELAND on August 06, 2009, 14:18:59
have stored   trim tops and store in either damp soil or sand in a box in  shed or somewhere cool use as required , i have had them keep all winter  put some sacks over if  frost is about  :)
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: saddad on August 06, 2009, 15:48:01
There's a couple of threads in edibles about this...  :)
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: shirlton on August 06, 2009, 16:11:49
We do the same put em in not too damp sand and they will last for ages
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: Squashfan on August 07, 2009, 12:21:29
I make beetroot chutney, but the only problem is it goes fast once we open the jar.  ;D
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: daxzen on August 07, 2009, 13:27:53
pickle it or clamp it

my fave is chocolate beetroot cake in the freezer!

dax
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: mummybunny on August 07, 2009, 15:41:08
could i have the recipes dax and squashfan might give them both a go  ;D
Title: Re: beetroot n stuff
Post by: Lizann on August 07, 2009, 16:17:58
Squashfan, could I please have the recipe for beetroot chutney?