Beetroots hardly ever drop seeds and therefor it is hard to replant them.
This isn't a bug, it''s more of a consideration.
Linked issues
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MC-83272
Beetroot plants do not drop more than one seed
Resolved
MC-85277
Net loss of beetroot seeds
Resolved
MC-85286
Beetroot only drop 1 beetroot per 1 crop
Resolved
MC-85665
The amount of Beetroot seeds keep decreases.
Resolved
MC-85666
The amount of Beetroot seeds keep decreases after harvesting
Resolved
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Analysis of 3 harvests of 72 crops of each type shows the sustainability of all types, and Beetroot is the only unsustainable crop. http://i.imgur.com/rQMsW9U.png
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% Drops per crop [Average drops per harvest]
Wheat Seeds - 171% [123 Items]
Wheat - 100% [72 Items]
Carrots - 263% [189 Items]
Potatoes - 262% [188 Items]
Poisonous Potatoes (Doesn't really matter) - 3% [2 Items]
Beetroot Seeds - 81.02% [58 Items]
Beetroot - 100% [72 Items]
It's annoying since I've already started a Beetroot farm in my survival world, and I've lost a large proportion of my beetroot because of this imbalance
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Can confirm, on 15w31a.
It's actually because they don't drop more than one seed when farmed. I guess my report duplicates yours.