Beetroot, Detroit Dark (Organic seeds) $3.50

Suitable as an autumn seed

A good mid-season vege with a nice dark red interior with a rich flavour and younger tender green tops.  Awesome for salads and juicing or roasting (although you'll get more nutrients from the 1st two).   You can even make hummus!

Beetroot is super good for you too, and considered a super food by many.  Benefits may include: *Lowering blood pressure *Better athletic performance, among others. 

They contain fibre, folate, Manganese, copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Iron.  As they are rich in folate- that plays a key part in growth, development, and heart health (2Trusted Source).

They also contain a good amount of manganese, which is involved in bone formation, nutrient metabolism, brain function, and more (3Trusted Source).

Plus, they’re high in copper, an important mineral required for energy production and the synthesis of certain neurotransmitters (4Trusted Source).