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Beetroot leaves

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rev229
rev229 Posts: 1,045 Forumite
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I am growing beetroot, does anyine know whether or not you can eat the leaves I am sure Tescos used to sell bagged salad which had beetroot leaves in it. Thanks

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  • jammy_dodger
    jammy_dodger Posts: 1,925 Forumite
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    hi rev229 yes you can eat the leaves the small young ones are best use em as mixed leaves in a salad MMMMMMMMMM
  • ceridwen
    ceridwen Posts: 11,547 Forumite
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    You can steam more "mature" beetroot leaves (just few minutes worth) and eat them cooked. I have done this with olive oil and freshly-squeezed lemon juice myself.
  • Jack's_mummy
    Jack's_mummy Posts: 660 Forumite
    I'm growing beetroot mainly for the young leaves. I don't much like the actual beetroot.
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