The best varieties for Siberia beets

Probably, it is fair to say that every vegetable grower always dreams of collecting a wonderful and bountiful harvest on his site. And whether it is potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes or carrots - a person who has spent a lot of effort on growing them always expects a good harvest of vegetables.

Harvesting a good harvest is especially interesting for those gardeners whose land plots are located in those regions of Russia where the climatic and weather conditions are quite severe. For example, this applies to the Urals and Siberia.

Many vegetable growers in these regions always think about how to choose the right seed material for vegetable crops so that their growth has a very tangible effect. In particular, this also applies to beetroot, which is a very valuable and useful root vegetable.

Therefore, summarizing the experience of many skilled beet growers in Siberia and the Urals, in this article we will tell you in detail how to grow beets in these regions, and also describe those varieties of this vegetable crop that are favorable for growing in these climatic conditions.

How to prepare the soil

First of all, before choosing varieties of table beet for cultivation in the Urals or in Siberia, it will be important to know how to properly prepare the land for planting this vegetable crop.

To do this, it is worth adhering to the following recommendations regarding pre-sowing cultivation of the land:

• the soil intended for growing beets should begin to be cultivated in the autumn;
• the best precursors to beets are potatoes, cucumbers or tomatoes;
• in the fall, all weeds are carefully removed from the area for beets;
• digging up the earth should be carried out to a depth of 50 cm;
• be sure to apply organic fertilizers at the rate of 6–8 kg of rotted manure per 1 m2;
• in spring, the soil is loosened and cultivated with a rake;
• spring processing of a site for planting beets also implies the introduction of mineral fertilizers, the main components of which should be sodium and potassium.

What influences a good beet harvest

Do you want to grow beautiful beetroot in the Urals or Siberia? Then, when planting and growing this root vegetable, try to adhere to the following tips:

• it is worth planting beets when the soil warms up to at least 5–80C;
• for the emergence of quick shoots, the seed should be soaked in a solution of wood ash or special bioenergetic stimulants, then the seeds are washed with water and wrapped in a dry cloth;
• to achieve a quick harvest, beets can be grown in seedlings, but it is worth remembering that the seedlings should in no way be dived;
• several plants can grow from one seed, therefore, seedlings of beetroot need to be thinned, while the distance between seedlings should be 7–10 cm;
• the distance between the rows must be at least 25 cm;
• regular watering plays an important role on the growth of beet plants, which should be done once a month, while the rate of water consumption should be 15–20 liters per 1 m2;
• good plant growth is given by timely feeding, while it is important to know that at the initial stage of beet growth it is better to add sodium (you can use a weak solution of ordinary table salt), and when forming a root crop, it is worth adding potash fertilizers. Proper fertilization of the beets is very important when growing.

Optimal varieties of beetroot for the Urals and Siberia

Siberian flat

For vegetable growers in these regions, it is probably no secret that the climate conditions are quite difficult here. Therefore, the choice of seed for table beets should be approached with special care.

It is desirable that the seeds of this root crop are well adapted to the weather conditions of Siberia and the Urals. In other words, it is most optimal to select those varieties of beets that have a good degree of cold resistance, as well as seeds of early and medium-ripened root crops.

Among the wide range of seed material of table beet, which is offered on the modern market, the following varieties of root crops can be distinguished, which are favorable for growing in the regions of the Urals and Siberia:

1. Early varieties:

• Red ice;
• Siberian flat;
• Pushkinskaya flat;
• Mulatto;
• Polar flat;
• Bikores;
• Wodan F1;
• Bordeaux 237.

Red ice

2. Root crops of medium ripeness:

• Rocket;
• Masha;
• Pablo F1;
• Mondoro F1;
• Cold-resistant-19;
• Cylinder vital;
• Milady F1.

 
3. Late varieties of beets:

• Cylinder;
• Slav;
• Larka;
• Red Bogatyr.

Let's describe some varieties of table beet, which are most popular among gardeners in the Urals and Siberia.

Red ice. The growing season of this beet variety is 100 days on average. The plant produces roots weighing 200-300 g, the pulp of which is quite rich and has a slight expression of rings. The yield of the variety is 4–5.5 kg per 1 m2.

Siberian flat. Root crops of this variety have a red-purple pulp, and their weight can reach up to 400 g. Beets have a fairly high yield level.

Bikores. Beets of this variety have a juicy red flesh. The mass of root crops ranges from 200-350 g. It has a high sugar content. Productivity - up to 6 kg per 1 m2.

Mulatto. This beet variety has good storage qualities and a great taste. Root crops can have a mass of 190-360 g. The yield ranges from 4 to 7.5 kg per m2.

Red hero

Masha. Root crops of this variety have a cylindrical shape with red pulp. With an average weight of 400 g, beets yield 7–9 kg per m2.

Mondoro F1. Beets weighing 200-300 g have a juicy purple pulp. The yield of root crops is 3-5 kg ​​per m2.

Vital of the cylinder. Root crops of dark red color have a mass of 250-450 g. The pulp of beets is quite juicy, moreover, without veins.The yield of the variety is 4–6 kg per 1 m2.

Red hero. Beets of this variety have a cylindrical shape with dark red flesh without visible rings. Root crops have a mass of 200-550 g. The yield is at the level of 8-10 kg per 1 m2.

Thus, in this article, we tried to describe in maximum detail such issues as how to properly grow zoned beet varieties in the Urals and Siberia.

We hope that using our tips and tricks, you will reap a bountiful harvest of table beets in your backyard.

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Beets have been used for cooking since ancient times. For more than two thousand years, breeders have bred many varieties and hybrids that differ in both appearance and taste. Beet seeds also differ depending on the variety and its characteristics.

Varietal variety of beets

The modern assortment makes it possible to choose the optimal plants for planting in regions with different climatic characteristics, be it Siberia, the Urals or the Moscow region. Drought, heavy rainfall and frost will not pose a problem when grown outdoors, if you give preference to weather-resistant varieties.

This article describes the most popular types of beets and varieties recommended for planting on a personal plot. Most of the plants perfectly adapt to any climate, show resistance to diseases and pests.

Particular attention should be paid to the growing season, which will ensure the full maturation of the root crops.

The most popular early beet varieties

Wodan

The root crop is characterized by an even, rounded, ball-like shape and a dark red center of the soft structure (there is no division of the pulp into rings). The vegetable is juicy, has a neutral taste, weight - 220-500 gr. It takes 95 days from the moment the shoots appear above the soil surface to harvest. The hybrid is resistant to flowering.

Pablo

Highly productive hybrid with a ripening period of 60-100 days. The product of Dutch manufacturers is appreciated all over the world for its stable yield, delicate, slightly sweet taste and the ability of the vegetable to remove radionuclides from the body. When mature, beets reach a weight of 110-500 grams. The plant is not subject to flowering and shooting, fruit cracking.

Red ball

In just 95-105 days after the appearance of young shoots in the beds, harvesting can begin. The root crop reaches a mass of up to 300 grams, its shape corresponds to the name - rounded with smooth contours. Culinary experts highly appreciate the variety for its sweetish taste and lack of unpleasant bitterness. The culture is cold-resistant, so it can be planted in regions with difficult climatic conditions.

Boltardi

You can collect root crops 100-120 days after the seedlings appear in the garden. The weight of medium-sized beets reaches 150-200 gr., The shape is round. The culture is distinguished by strong immunity, which manifests itself in resistance to cercospora, shooting. The harvest is stored for a long time, until the next season.

Bordeaux 237

Cold-resistant plant with a vegetation period of 95-120 days. Root crops are characterized by medium size, round shape, and pleasantly tasting pulp. Vegetable weight reaches 180-300 grams. Gardeners often plant burgundy table seeds before winter to get an earlier harvest.

The best mid-season varieties

Opolskaya

A moisture-loving plant with oblong fruits, the weight of which reaches 320-500 grams. The cut has barely noticeable rings, the skin is thin, the flesh is sweet in taste. The culture is demanding on watering and soil fertility. The crop storage period exceeds 6 months.

Opolskaya beet

Patrick

The plant is single-sprout, which excludes thinning of the beds.The ripening period of root crops is 120-135 days. Beets are characterized by a round shape, dark burgundy color and small size (weight up to 200 gr.). Rings are poorly visible on the cut.

Feature: delicate structure of the pulp without signs of fibers.

Monocle

The purpose of the fruit is universal. Vegetation lasts 110-120 days. The mass of the root crop reaches 270 grams. Feature of the culture: belonging to the one-sprout type, which excludes the thinning procedure. Young shoots can withstand light frosts and an abundance of moisture.

Don flat

Harvesting begins 110-120 days after the seedlings appear above the soil surface. Up to 480 centners of vegetables are harvested per hectare, of which more than 80% correspond to the marketable type. The weight of one copy is 230-380 g. The variety is resistant to flowers.

Noblewoman

The growing season lasts 115-120 days. Beets have a sugar-like taste, tender pulp that cooks fairly quickly. The culture tolerates drought and cold weather well. Fruit weight - 350-480 gr.

Popular late beets

Citadel

Weakly leafy plant with a vegetation period of 125-130 days. The root crop is formed in a cylindrical shape with a length of about 26 cm, weighing 360-420 g. The red pulp has no rings.

Matron Zedek

Vegetation lasts 115-125 days. The culture forms friendly shoots and ripens up to 250-500 gr. The round-shaped vegetable is distinguished by its high taste characteristics, a long storage period, and resistance to a humid environment.

One-sprout

When shoots are formed, it gives one sprout, which facilitates thinning of the beds. A round dark cherry root crop ripens in 120-130 days, reaching a weight of 280-350 grams. The plant is resistant to various diseases, pests, withstands adverse weather conditions. The crop is easily harvested due to the shallow immersion of the vegetable in the soil.

Ruby red

Used for all types of processing. Harvesting begins 100-120 days after sprouting. Round beets are usually small in size, weighing 240 grams.

Feature: cooks quickly.

Bolivar

The variety was bred by Dutch breeders. The growing season is 95-115 days. Fruits are round, small in size, weighing up to 230 gr. The pulp has an intense red color, without annular borders. The plant is cold-resistant, tolerates drought and a humid environment.

The best dark red beets

Bohemia

Dark appearance of beets with missing cut rings. The ripening period is 83-98 days. The shape of the vegetable is round, weight - 240-450 g. The variety is resistant to diseases, keeps well, has a pleasant taste.

Bohemian beet

Carillon

A hybrid bred by Dutch breeders. Harvesting begins 90 days after the emergence of seedlings in the garden. You need to plant using the scheme: 30x60 cm. The vegetable is formed in a cylindrical shape weighing up to 430 grams.

Cylinder

Mid-season plant with a growing season of 120 days. Root weight - up to 600 gr., Shape - cylindrical up to 16 cm in length. Strong immunity is manifested in resistance to many diseases, unfavorable climatic conditions. The harvest is stored for a long time (until March).

Cylinder in the garden

Red hero

A high-yielding variety with high palatability. The nutritional value of the vegetable is preserved even when processed and frozen. Dark red pulp of a uniform color without signs of rings, fruit weight - 250-500 gr. Harvesting begins 125 days after the emergence of young shoots.

Bon Bon

The growing season is 120 days, the weight of the root crop is 240-450 grams, the shape is round with smooth contours. The plant is sensitive to a humid environment, easily tolerates drought, is not afraid of autumn frosts.

Feature: juicy pulp with a sweetish taste.

The best varieties for growing in the Moscow region

Ataman

The plant tolerates frost well, but does not like a humid environment. The ripening period is 120-130 days. Beets weigh up to 300 gr. The pulp is juicy with a dense structure of a uniform color (no ringing).

Larka

High-yielding variety, resistant to flowering and stemming.The growing season lasts 120-135 days, the weight of the root crop reaches 125-340 grams. Faint pink rings are visible on the pulp. The vegetable is distinguished by its ability to cleanse the body of toxic substances and radionuclides.

Eclipse

Root crops have an oval-cylindrical shape with various curvatures, their weight does not exceed 350 grams. The plant reacts well to fertile soil and fertilizers, is resistant to adverse weather conditions. Productivity is consistently high. The shelf life of fruits without loss of valuable properties is more than 7 months.

Egyptian flat

The small head has a rounded-flattened shape, the weight does not exceed 350-500 grams. The color of the middle is pale pink, the taste is sweetish. Egyptian flat is not prone to stemming and flowering, tolerates temperature drops, excessive soil moisture.

Feature: can be sown before winter.

Borsch

Moderately cold-resistant variety, not prone to flowering. Ripens in 80-120 days. Rounded fruits weighing up to 500 gr. characterized by a neutral taste and the absence of annular borders on the pulp. Features: long shelf life, drought resistance.

Beets for Siberia and the Urals

Bona

A high-yielding crop with a maturation period of 120-130 days. The fruits are formed in a round shape of medium size, the weight reaches 230-280 grams. The flesh of a rich burgundy color has no rings, it is neutral in taste with a slight sweetness. The plant is susceptible to watering and feeding.

Mulatto

You can harvest the crop 125 days after the shoots appear above the soil surface. The mass of round fruits reaches 350 grams, the pulp has a dense structure, the skin is thin. Among culinary experts, the variety is appreciated for its versatility, juiciness and quick preparation.

Beet mulatto

Betina

Vegetation lasts 120 days. The hybrid is a high-yielding species that is resistant to flowers and stems. Beet mass - 350 gr., Shape - regular round, dark pulp without ringing.

Feature: high taste and marketability, long shelf life.

Virovskaya single-seeded

Rounded-flat fruits in ripe form are hung over 300 gr. The vegetable is highly valued among culinary experts due to its versatility and great taste. The growing season is 125 days, the plant is resistant to diseases, the shelf life exceeds 8 months.

Bikores

Ideal for winter storage. The ripening period is 90-110 days, the weight of the root crop is 320 g, the shape is round, the color of the pulp is brick-red. Feature: high sugar content, high yield of marketable products.

The best cold-resistant varieties

Cold resistant 19

The plant is high-yielding with a ripening period of 76-85 days. Differs in a unique taste filled with sweet notes. The pulp retains its firm structure even after heat treatment. Root weight - 150-230 gr.

The vegetable is stored for a long time without loss of valuable properties.

Podzimnyaya A-474

The culture is suitable for growing on almost any soil, shows resistance to many diseases, tolerates drought and cold weather. The ripening period is 125-135 days, the weight of beets reaches 400 grams.

Gribovskaya flat A-473

The growing season is 75-100 days, the yield is up to 57 tons per hectare. The root crop has a flat shape, weight - up to 400 gr. The plant is resistant to flowering, responsive to fertile soil and moderate watering.

Red ice

Early ripening with a 100-day growing season. Root crops have a round shape, smooth thin skin, dark burgundy pulp. The mass of an average vegetable is 250 gr. Beetroot does not crack during cultivation; even with long-term storage, it retains valuable properties.

Mashenka

Very tasty beets, high-yielding and resistant to flowering. The mass of the vegetable reaches 350-550 gr., The color of the pulp is dark red without ringing. Harvesting begins 115-120 days after sprouting.

The best varieties for winter storage

Renova

It is characterized by high taste, lack of beetroot odor and bitterness.Vegetation lasts 115-125 days. Root weight - 350-400 gr., Shelf life exceeds 8 months.

Renova beet

Libero

A plant with an early ripening period (70-85 days). Round fruit with regular contours weighs up to 480 gr. Barely noticeable rings are visible on the cut of the pulp. Feature: strong immunity, resistance to humid environment and drought.

Salad

Hybrid of late ripening (130-150 days). The head is medium in size and has a rounded shape, weighing up to 350 grams. The variety is resistant to discoloration after cooking, the taste is rich in different notes.

Feature: deep bedding of the root crop.

Incomparable

Beets are widely used not only in cooking, but also as part of dietary and medical nutrition. Its value lies in the ability to improve liver function, cleanse the body of toxic substances. Vegetation - 120 days, fruit weight - 250-500 gr. Features: cold resistance.

Detroit beet

Detroit

The ripening period of the vegetable is 110-120 days. Not afraid of spring frosts. During the period of active growth, beets are demanding for watering and feeding. Fruit weight - 210 g, shape - round, red flesh without ringing. Detroit is virtually immune to disease.

Planting several varieties of beets will diversify the home menu and saturate the body of households with useful substances.

Beetroot is one of the most famous vegetables and has been known for a long time. To get a good harvest of these root crops suitable for winter storage, you need to choose the right varieties. There are quite a few varieties of beets and when choosing, you need to take into account that they are divided according to ripening times, adaptability to a particular climate, soil and other characteristics of the culture.

Only the best beets can be used to make delicious salads, soups, borscht, snacks, vinaigrette and pickles.

Beets are divided into 3 groups according to the ripening period, these are: early, middle, late.

The best dark red beets without light rings

Early varieties

Early varieties of beets allow you to feast on a variety of dishes from this delicious vegetable in the summer, immediately after harvesting. The vegetable can be consumed without heat treatment. Sowing of seeds in such varieties occurs earlier than others, and harvesting occurs in 75-110 days.

Bordeaux 237

Bordeaux 237

It belongs to one of the most famous cold-resistant beet varieties. Ripening of this variety occurs in 99-120 days. Fruits are medium in size, round in shape. The taste is pleasant, sweet, characteristic of this vegetable. The pulp is dark red. When frozen, taste is not lost. Beets with a long shelf life (more than six months). Suitable for sowing before winter. Not susceptible to damage by pests, diseases.

Modana

Modana variety

Modana red beet has a neat and beautiful round shape. A variety without light rings. The color of the variety is dark, burgundy-cherry. Weight reaches 130-260 grams. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, sweetish. Grown with seedlings. From the moment of planting young plants to harvesting, 68-85 days pass. The variety is cold-resistant, unpretentious, disease-resistant. Suitable for bundling and recycling. Not stored for long.

Pablo F1

Pablo variety

Early ripe, sweet variety. The fruits are round in shape. The size is the same. Weight 195-380 grams. The skin is thin. Root crop without light rings. The pulp is rich in color, dark red. Fruit collection is uneven, starting from 85-95 days. The variety is stable, it is stored for several months. Dark varieties of beets are ideal for making vinaigrette.

Bohemia

Bohemian variety

Refers to dark varieties of beets. The shape is round. The color is even, dark burgundy. A variety without light rings. The taste is sweet, delicate and very juicy. Root crops ripen in 77-83 days. Beets of this variety are resistant to diseases and are well stored. Does not lose its appearance, taste during storage.

Detroit

Detroit variety

Cold-resistant, early ripening variety. It does not freeze during spring frosts. The plant, during active growth, is demanding for watering. Red beets without light rings. The fruits are small and small.Weight reaches 210 grams.

The shape is neat and round. The harvest is massive, begins on the 105-110th day. The variety is not susceptible to disease. When feeding, the size of the fruit increases.

Boltardi

Boltardi variety

An early, high-yielding, cold-resistant variety. Root crops are frost-resistant. The pulp is juicy, tasty, dark red in color. Radial rings are visible on the cut. Average weight 160 grams. Fruits are smooth, neat, rounded.

The variety is well stored, not afraid of frost, resistant to most diseases. When sowing under cover in spring, it is suitable for bunch harvesting. With late sowing, the harvested crop can be stored for the winter for 3-5 months.

Egyptian flat

Grade Egyptian flat

It is famous for its large (more than 500 grams) fruits. The pulp is purple-burgundy. Small radial circles are visible. The taste is sweet, juicy, ideal for vinaigrette. Ripening in the Egyptian flat variety occurs in 90-100 days. The variety is drought-resistant, stored for more than six months.

Mona variety

Mona variety

One-sprout, grown from seedlings. Cylindrical beets. Weight reaches 300 grams. Harvesting is done in 105-115 days. Beets of this variety are suitable for bundling and processing.

Medium varieties

These varieties easily tolerate sowing for the winter. Summer drought does not harm fruit formation. Shelf life is longer than that of earlier varieties. Mid-season varieties are divided into several types and when choosing seeds, all the characteristics of the variety must be taken into account.

Borsch

Variety Borshchivaya

Borscht beet is suitable for growing on any soil. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, soft, dark raspberry color. No light rings. Small white radial circles sometimes appear. Fruits are of the same size, small. Fruit weight 230-500 grams. The skin is thin. Ripen in 98-104 days.

With good feeding, up to 9 kilograms of fruit are removed from a square meter. Can be sown in summer and before winter. Suitable for preparing vegetable juices, first courses, snacks, salads.

Delicacy

Delicacy variety

Delicacy beets are versatile and cold-resistant varieties. Fruits of the Delikatesnaya variety are used for cooking, preparing various dishes, preparations, and fresh consumption.

Maturation occurs on day 95. Small beets. The shape is round. The skin is smooth, thin. Beets are dark varieties and have dark cherry flesh. There are no radial rings.

With growth, several shoots begin to bloom, this practically does not affect the yield. The vegetable is stored for a long time. Versatile to use. The variety is suitable for central Russia, grows well in cool weather.

Opolskaya

Beetroot Opolskaya

Mid-season, moisture-loving variety. The shape of the fruit is oblong. The skin is thin. The taste is slightly sweet. Thin rings are visible on the cut. At the beginning of growth, the variety is demanding for timely, abundant watering. Shelf life up to six months. The commercial quality and taste do not change during storage.

Incomparable А 463

Grade Incomparable А 463

It is a high-yielding, unpretentious beet variety. The fruits are large, flat-round in shape. The top is red-gray. The pulp is dark cherry, tasty, juicy. A variety without light rings. Up to 9 kilograms of fruit can be removed from a square meter.

The crop easily tolerates wintering, does not lose its qualities. The growing season lasts 100 days. Beets of this variety are not damaged by pests or diseases.

Mulatto

Variety Mulatka

Differs in tasty and large fruits. Spherical beets. Weight reaches 500 grams. The pulp is uniform red, without light rings, soft, tasty. The color does not change during cooking. The harvest is stored throughout the winter.

Harvesting is done 115-120 days after sowing. Up to 7.5 kilograms of fruit are removed from one meter. Early plantings can be sold in bunches.

Cold resistant 19

Cold-resistant grade 19

Cold hardy, medium early variety. The technical ripeness of root crops occurs in 65-76 days. The shape is flattened round. The color of the beets is dark red.The skin is smooth. Weight 150 - 230 grams. The pulp is very tasty, juicy, tender. The variety is suitable for bunch cultivation. The keeping quality of the fruit is good. You can sow in spring and before winter.

Noblewoman

Variety Boyarynya

High-yielding and mid-season variety. The root crop is spherical. Weight 210-350 grams. With timely feeding, it increases.

Late varieties

These varieties have a long growing period. They are resistant to frost in spring and autumn and heat in summer. Vegetables are stored in a cool place until the next harvest. The loss of mass and appearance is insignificant.

Renova

Renova variety

Renova beets are famous for their abundant harvest. The shape is cylindrical. The skin is thin, dark pink. The pulp is red-violet. The fruit does not have a beetroot smell. The taste is pleasant. Fruit weight reaches 390 grams. The variety is cold-resistant and undemanding to the climate and growing conditions.

One-sprout

Single-sprout variety

The single-sprout variety, with good care, allows you to remove up to a ton of root crops from a hundred square meters of land. From the moment of seed germination to full maturity of the fruit, 130 days pass. In a cool place, the vegetable is stored for up to six months. Average weight 450-550 grams.

The taste is pleasant, juicy. The pulp is dark burgundy. The skin is thin. The shape is flat-round. You can use cassettes for growing seedlings. The variety is not susceptible to disease.

Cylinder

Cylindra grade

Cylinder red beet got its name from its cylindrical shape. The plant is cold and heat resistant. Ripens in 101-120 days. Up to 120 kilograms of fruits are collected from a hundred. The size of the roots is small. But with good care it reaches 700 grams. Length 25-32 centimeters.

The taste is pleasant, juicy, odorless. The color is bright, without light rings. The skin is thin. The harvested crop is stored for up to 9 months. Diseases, pests, frost and heat are not terrible for this variety.

Matron Zedek

Matrona Sedek variety

It is a late variety. Beets are dark varieties. Rings are weak. The shape of the fruit is flat-round. Weight reaches 300 grams. The taste is pronounced. The fruits are suitable for long-term storage, do not lose their qualities.

Citadella

Citadella variety

Red beet Citadela is a late-ripening variety. Average length. The shape is cylindrical. The pulp is bright, without light rings. The taste is beetroot. If stored properly, it lasts until May. The appearance and taste practically does not change.

You can also distinguish varieties: Belushi F1, Vinaigrette, Red Ruby, Bikores, Wodan F1, Two-seeded TSKHA, Bolivar, Crimson ball, Nohovski, Tsarina F1, Cold-resistant, Bettollo F1, Bona, Bordeaux single-seeded, Globus, Boro F1, Zhukovchanka, Libero, Subeto F1, Madam, Ideal, Demeter. They are distinguished by excellent taste and versatility in use.

Varieties for the Moscow region

For central Russia, you can choose quite a few varieties of beets, which, with proper care, give an excellent harvest of high-quality root crops.

Early varieties for the Moscow region include: Red ball, Wodan, Detroit, Pushkinskaya flat, Bordeaux-237, Boltardiran, Gribovskaya flat, Mulatka, Slavyanka. Beets of these varieties ripen in 2.5-3.5 months.

Red ball

Variety Red ball

Early, dietetic variety. Sowing is done in early spring. Harvesting begins in 68-72 days. Root weight 150-250 grams. The pulp is very juicy, dark red. Cut rings are weak. 3-6 kilograms of root crops are removed from a square meter.

Wodan F1

Variety Wodan F1

An early, high-yielding hybrid variety. The hybrid ripens in 78-82 days. The shape is round, smooth, the tail is thin. The color is dark red, without light rings. Root weight 220-500 grams. The taste is pronounced, juicy.

The best medium varieties: Eclipse, Bohemia, Egyptian flat, Donskaya flat, A-463, Bona, Cold-resistant-19, Matrona, Monocle, Patrick. Root crops are resistant to cold and drought. Stored well.

Eclipse variety

Mid-season. Beets have an elongated oval-cylindrical shape with a blunt, round or slightly curved shape. The pulp is red-violet, tender, juicy.

Late varieties include: Ataman, Podzimnyaya, Cylindra, Bordeaux single-seeded, Renova, Rocket, Bettina, Larka. The seeds of these varieties should be sown in late spring.

Variety Ataman

Variety Ataman

Medium late, ideal for the Moscow region. Easily tolerates frost, does not like dampness. Maturation occurs at 120-130 days. The shape is cylindrical. Fruit weight 200-300 grams. The color of the root crop is dark red. The pulp is tender and juicy without light rings. The taste is excellent. The variety is lazy.

The pulp of these varieties is tender and juicy. The fruits are not intended for long-term storage.

Varieties for the Urals

For the Urals, the best varieties are: Bikores, Valenta, Bon-Bon F1, Odnorostkovaya, Bravo, Crimson ball, Betina, Detroit 2, Boltardi, Scarlett suprim, Gribovskaya flat A-473, Bordeaux single-seeded, Bordeaux 237, Bona, Mulatka, Virovskaya single-seeded , Crimson Globe, Incomparable A-463, Podzimnyaya A-474, Rougette F1, Dark red round, Chrobry (Brave), Cold-resistant 19, Cylinder.

Dark variety One-sprout - early maturing and fruitful. The vegetative period is 80-130 days. A distinctive feature of the variety is one and two-seeded fruits. The shape is rounded flat or round. Weight 300-600 grams. The color is rich, dark burgundy. The pulp is tasty, juicy and tender. Stored for a long time.

Bikores

Variety Bikores

is a fruitful, mid-season beet variety. Sweet variety. The color of the fruit is maroon. The shape is round, leveled. Weight 210-350 grams. The pulp is bright, without light rings, tasty, juicy. About 6 kilograms of fruits are harvested from a square meter.

Valenta variety

Valenta variety

One-germ, grows in 95-100 days. Weight reaches 300 grams. The shape is oval-rounded. The pulp is sweet, tasty, dark red. The variety is dormant, cold-resistant, not afraid of diseases.

Bon-Bon F1

Variety Bon-Bon F1

This is a medium-ripening beet variety. The growing season is 120 days. The flesh of the fruits is bright red, without light rings, tasty. The shape is round, with a thin skin. Sowing is carried out from April to mid-July.

These varieties easily tolerate sudden temperature changes and cool climates. With good care, the harvest is very abundant.
Harvesting is stretched until the end of September. For spring planting at the beginning of growth, it is recommended to use a covering material.

Varieties for Siberia

The most suitable varieties for the Siberian climate are: Siberian flat, Podzimnyaya, Red ice, Mashenka, Krasny bogatyr, Odnorostkovaya, Incomparable, Bordeaux 327, Cold-resistant, Pablo, Cylinder.

Siberian Flat Beet

An early variety, ripens in 98-100 days. The shape is flat. Beets are dark and reddish-purple in color. Weight 200-400 grams. The taste is excellent. The variety is cold-resistant, disease-resistant.

Winter

Podzimnyaya variety

Medium early grade. The shape is round. Weight 200-400 grams. The color of the pulp is burgundy. The variety is cold-resistant, resistant to most diseases.

Red ice grade

Red ice grade

Ripens in 100 days. The pulp is bright, with small rings. The weight of root crops is 200–300 grams. 4-5.5 kilograms of beets are harvested from a square meter.

Red hero

High-yielding variety. The shape is cylindrical. The skin is thin, dark red. Pulp without rings. Weight 200-550 grams. Productivity from a square 8-10 kilograms.

Mashenka

Variety Mashenka

Mid-season and high-yielding variety. Dark red variety without light rings. The shape is cylindrical, smooth. Up to 9 kilograms of fruits are harvested from a meter. Fruit weight 310-600 grams. The fruits are delicious. The plant is not susceptible to disease.

Growing beetroot seedlings can increase the likelihood of a good harvest. The best option for planting is the cassette method. With this planting, 1 plant grows in a separate cell and planting and thinning is not required.

Under favorable conditions, an excellent harvest can be harvested by September - early October.

Quite often, in these regions, sowing is used before winter, when the ground is frozen, the seeds are placed in the beds, and in the spring, when the soil warms up, they quickly begin to grow.

Sweet varieties for central Russia, Moscow region, Siberia: a hybrid of Pablo, Detroit round, Incomparable, Cylinder.

Some of the most widely used and loved by gardeners varieties of the Urals and Siberia are: Red Ice, Bikores, Siberian flat, Mulatka, Krasny Bogatyr, Mondoro F1, Mashenka, Vital cylinder.

Dark varieties of beets are in great demand, suitable for preparing various snacks, juices, first and second courses, salads, and blanks.

All these varieties, with proper agrotechnical work, give an excellent yield of high-quality fruits.

Not every variety of beets can be stored during the winter. The so-called keeping quality depends on the variety. And if you want to stock up on beets for the winter, then when choosing seeds for sowing in your garden, pay attention to this very criterion. It should be remembered: if you have grown a rich root crop, then this is not a guarantee of its long-term preservation. It is also very important to know at what temperature, humidity level, root crops should be stored. We will tell in the article about the best varieties of beets recommended by gardeners for growing for the winter.

How to grow beets: infographics

How to grow beets in the infographic below ⇓.

Storage conditions for beets in winter

Harvested crops often rot in storage. And the reason for this is infections, cuts, injuries sustained during the digging and cleaning of beets from the ground. To prevent this from happening, the beets should not be pulled out of the ground, but taken out carefully: first, dig in with a shovel or pitchfork, lift with an earthen clod, and then pull them by the tops. This will take you a little longer, but the beets will not suffer. Read also the article: → "When to harvest beets for storage for the winter."

Which beet variety to choose among many different varieties must be decided in advance.

Before sending beets for storage, you need to go through the following stages of preparation:

1. Harvesting. This should be done on a clear, dry day before the frost begins.
2. Drying beets for 2-3 hours outdoors if harvested in dry weather. Drying for 2-3 days to a week in a well-ventilated area if the soil was wet during harvest.
3. Cleaning beets from soil residues. In this case, you cannot use a knife. Beat the root vegetables together too, as this can damage the thin skin. It is good if a thin layer of soil remains on the beets - this will increase the chances of perfectly preserving the roots. You need to clean only those clods of earth that fall off easily.
4. Not twisting, but cutting the tops. In this case, a tail with a length of 1 centimeter should remain.
5. Removing the side roots.
6. Trimming the main root (the remainder should be 5 centimeters).
7. Root sorting: inspection of each and selection of intact specimens for further storage. Store only absolutely healthy medium-sized beets - 10-12 centimeters in diameter. Larger root crops are coarse-fibered, stored worse, cook longer, less tasty.

Beets must not be washed before storage. Beets can be kept in a trench, a pit, a cellar, a basement, a dark room, in wooden boxes, wicker baskets, in boxes with sand, on shelves, in bags with potatoes, in bulk in bins. If possible - on the balcony or in the refrigerator. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the humidity and temperature of the air.

Beets should be stored in the following conditions:

• A dark place with natural air circulation: for this, the roots are stored in small piles at a height of 15 centimeters from the floor.
• The ideal air temperature is 0-2 ° C.
• Air humidity should be 90-92%.

Do not allow the possibility of freezing vegetables. But it should also be remembered: at a temperature of + 4 ° C, beet tops begin to sprout, which significantly reduces its shelf life. It is advisable to regularly inspect the crop in order to notice the formation of mold or rot on the root crops in time.

It is especially important to maintain the necessary conditions during the first two months of storage.

Why beets turn black during storage

When blackened, the roots become stony. These are signs of dry rot - the so-called root rot. Such a disease is scientifically called phomosis. Its pathogen is transmitted through the affected land or seeds of past generations.Phomosis is easy to notice during the ripening period of beets, when spots appear on its leaves. During storage, this disease makes itself felt by the blackening of the pulp of the fruit. Often beets sick with fomoz grow on heavy and acidic soil. Beets can also turn black if sown in wet weather.

If spots appear on the leaves of your beets, or the last year's harvest has turned black, you need to take into account not only the rules for storing beets, but also ways to combat phomosis.

1. Remnants of vegetation must be removed from the site.
2. Thickened seedlings should not be allowed - thin them out in time.
3. The soil should not form a crust, therefore regular loosening is important.
4. Seeds need to be etched with a solution of potassium permanganate of medium concentration.
5. Beets are planted only after cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and legumes.
6. Beets should be sown only in a sunny area.
7. If planting is carried out on seeds, it is necessary to isolate the plantings of the first and second years of life from each other.

Each individual variety is suitable for outdoor planting, but not every variety is suitable for long-term storage.

For the prevention of root crops, it is necessary to regularly inspect and select and discard vegetables with signs of rot. If a small area of ​​the vegetable is affected, then it can be cut out, and the place of the disease can be sprinkled with wood ash. If the roots show signs of germination, then the storage conditions have not been met - for example, a very high air temperature.

Tip # 1. The sprouted root vegetable does not have to be thrown away - just cut off the young tops, otherwise the leaves will dry out the vegetable.

How beets are stored in winter

• Root crops are stored for the longest time in sand, which delays moisture evaporation, inhibits the putrefactive processes of mold formation. Sawdust or peat is also an excellent storage option.
• If you are going to store beets in a container, medium-sized root vegetables should be placed on its bottom, since they are more mature. Read also the article: → "How to properly store beets in the refrigerator and in the cellar in winter."
• Another way to preserve vegetables in winter is to sprinkle them with chalk or wood ash. You can also use a clay mash that is placed over each vegetable and placed in a container.
• You can store beets in 40 kg plastic bags without sealing them.
• It is good to use the basement for storage.

Tip # 2. Some housewives store beets in the form of a semi-finished product: they are grated, laid out in portions in bags and put in the freezer of the refrigerator.

Useful tips from gardeners for storing beets

1. Beets keep well with potatoes. It should be stacked in one row on top of the potatoes. Thus, the potatoes from the lower layers give the moisture necessary to the beets.
2. If you decide to store beets in the sand, then first you need to bake them in the sun or in the oven to kill germs. Root vegetables in the container should not come into contact with each other. A thick (2 cm) layer of sand is poured on top.
3. Beets can be stored in table salt using two technologies: dry - when the fruits are placed in a container with salt and wet - in this case, each root vegetable is treated with a strong saline solution, dried and determined for storage. The first way is preferable.
4. You can store beets in wood ash, sifted beforehand.
5. It is possible to store beets, interlaced with fern leaves.

If the beet variety does not have keeping quality, then even under ideal conditions you will not be able to preserve your harvest.

Beet varieties suitable for storage

Early and mid-early varieties of beets cannot be stored - they are used for food immediately. Mid-season varieties tolerate drought well, their seeds are sown before winter. They reach technical maturity in 4 months. Beets grown from these varieties can be stored in winter. But root crops of late varieties are best stored all winter.

The most mature varieties are:

• Renova,
• Gribovskaya,
• Libero,
• Incomparable
• Bordeaux,
• Egyptian flat,
• Mulatto,
• Salad,
• Detroit.

It is best to choose the varieties that are bred in the region of your residence for sowing, collecting and storing beets. They are most adapted to specific climatic conditions. It is best to choose beets for planting that are suitable for different climates and can be planted both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Read also the article: → “How to plant beets before winter? Terms, features of care for different regions (Ural, Siberia, Southern region, Moscow region) ".

The best varieties of beets for storage in Siberia

Basically, these are mid-season varieties and hybrids, which, under rather unfavorable conditions, manage to fully mature in a short summer and are distinguished by excellent keeping quality.

Variety name	Root description	Characteristics of the pulp	Harvest
Bravo	Round, burgundy, half buried. Weight 203-652 g	Sugar, tender, juicy, dark red.	3-8 kg / sq. m
Mulatto	Rounded, maroon color. Has a purple axial spine. Weight 162-352g	Delicious, red. Cylindrical rings are missing.	258-447 c / ha
Pablo F1	Diameter 10-15 cm. Round, beautiful. Weight 118-455g	Delicate, juicy. The color is dark red with a purple tint.	6-7.5 kg / sq. m
Rocket	The shape is cylindrical. Weight 300 g	Delicate, juicy. Bright. There are no rings.	5.5-7 kg / sq. m
Cylinder Vital	Dark red in color. Diameter 3.5-6 cm. The shape is cylindrical. Weight 215 455 g	Juicy, tender, tasty, without whitish streaks. The color is dark red.	3.8-5.7 kg / sq.m

Beet varieties for long-term storage in the Urals

In the Urals, for long-term storage, medium-late and late varieties are grown that are resistant to the first cold snap.

1. Boltardi. The weight of fruits, rounded with juicy cherry pulp, is 160-360 grams. There are no rings. The taste is sugary and delicate. Productivity 2.7-3.1 kg / sq. m. Good presentation. Excellent keeping quality.
2. Madame Rougette. The fruits are round. Leaves are erect. Dark red, homogeneous pulp, very tasty. Root weight 150-550 grams. Ripens in 80-100 days. Productivity 4-5 kg ​​/ sq. m Can be stored for 6-7 months after harvest. It is used for cooking dishes and preparations.
3. Matryona. Reaches maturity in 85-90 days. The root crop is in the shape of a cylinder. Weighs 220-300 grams. The color of the flesh ranges from red to purple. Slight annularity. Productivity 7-9 kg / sq. m. Speet amicably. It has a good presentation and can be stored for a long time. Resistant to rot and phomosis.
4. Cylinder. Fruit diameter 5-9 centimeters, length 10-16 centimeters. Weight 180-350 grams. Reaches maturity in 110-130 days. The color of the pulp is burgundy. There are no pronounced rings. The root vegetables are tasty, juicy. Stored for a long time. gardeners' reviews about the beet variety of the Cylinder

When choosing a variety of beets for planting, pay attention to its yield, color and size of the fruit.

The best beetroot varieties for storage in the middle lane

Gardeners recommend the following names:

1. Bon-Bon F1. A root crop with a flat rounded surface, with a medium-sized compact deciduous crown. The pulp is red. There are no rings. Ripens in 120 days.
2. Bordeaux 237. The shape of a dark red, almost burgundy root crop is rounded. There are no rings. Weight 230-500 grams. Sugar, juicy, tender beets. Ripens in 102-116 days.
3. Egyptian flat. The root crop has a flattened shape. Weight 320-520 grams. The skin is dark red. The pulp is pinkish-red with a purple tint, tender and juicy. Ripening period 101-128 days. Productivity 3.5-8.5 kg / sq. m. Drought-resistant variety. Stores very well until spring. gardeners' reviews about the Egyptian flat variety
4. Cardinal. The red-burgundy root vegetable has a slight ringiness. The variety is high-yielding, stable. Resistant to disease. Good for selling, processing, cooking. Stores well.
5. Kestrel. Rounded root crops. Weighs 200-375 grams. The pulp is red, with rings, very tasty. Productivity 2.5-3 kg / sq. m. about
6. Crosby. The shape of the roots is round, slightly flattened. Weight 500-600 grams. The dark flesh is reddish-purple in color, without rings. The pulp is tasty, homogeneous, tender.High-yielding variety. Stores well.
7. Larka. Dutch variety. Root crops are dark red, small ringiness. The shape is round. Weight 140-310 grams. Bloom resistant. Grown on an industrial scale. Productivity 2.5-6.5 kg / sq. m.
8. Mona. It is a one-sprout beet variety. The root crop is in the shape of a cylinder. Weight 200-330 grams. The pulp is red, tender, juicy, very tasty. Ripening period - 75-100 days. Productivity 5.5-7.5 kg / sq. m. Stores well. gardeners' reviews about the Mona beet variety
9. Mulatto. The root crop has a rounded shape. Its weight is 250-330 grams. The dark red pulp is delicious. There are no rings. The variety ripens in 115 days. Keeps perfectly.
10. Tenderness. Ripens in 110-115 days. The root crop has a cylindrical shape. Weighs 160-300 grams. The pulp is purple. The variety is suitable for long-term storage.
11. The dark woman. High-yielding variety. The root crop has a rounded flat shape. Half buried in the soil. Weight 300-350 grams. Dark red juicy pulp. Ripens in 95-110 days. Perfectly stored until spring.
12. Gypsy girl. The root crop has a rounded shape. Weighs 230-370 grams. The pulp is red, tasty. Productivity 2.5-5 kg ​​/ sq. m.

How to store beets: rules for what to do for the winter

Heading "Question-answer"

Question number 1. How to keep the harvest of root crops without a cellar?

You can buy or make your own small cellar and store it on the balcony or in the garage. At the dacha, you can make a storage: dig a hole in which to install a plastic container and fill it with earth. Beets will be well stored there, but getting them out of there is not very convenient. But a do-it-yourself cellar is what you need: it is not difficult to make it, it is durable. The only thing is to correctly calculate the thermal insulation layer.

Questions number 2. How to properly prepare beets for storage?

In order for the beets to be well stored, they must be properly cut - so that the tops do not remain, and the root crop is not cut off: if you leave the tops, it will germinate by spring; if you touch the vegetable itself, it will start to rot. The main condition for good storage of beets is maintaining a constant temperature of +2 - + 4 ° С. And further. Amateur vegetable growers often make a mistake: they prematurely close and seal the hole in the cellar. It must be closed for the winter when the outside temperature drops to -5-7 ° C. To control it, a thermometer must be installed in the cellar.

Question number 3. Is it possible to harvest beets in the Moscow region in August? Will it go bad in the cellar? And why did some beets bloom?

In the second half of August, it is quite possible to harvest the beets, otherwise they will grow huge and lose their taste. Some gardeners specially sow both carrots and beets late so that they do not have to harvest early. And your beets have bloomed, perhaps because you sowed them early, and they got frozen.

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