The best varieties of canteen beets

The concept of "the best varieties of beets" is very arbitrary. It is important for someone that there are no white rings; someone - to be kept for a long time; the third loves cylindrical beets, the fourth wants to grow a sweet root vegetable. Fortunately, hybrids and varieties of canteen beets delight in variety and are able to satisfy the tastes of almost any gardener.

Therefore, we propose to divide the varieties of table beets according to the most important classifications, so that it is easier for you to choose the appropriate variety (by size, shape, ripening time, etc.)

Beet varieties in terms of ripening are:

— early maturing... The fruits of early ripening varieties ripen in about two months: planted in May, and at the end of July you can already harvest the first crop! But the only problem is that such a root crop is stored quite badly, so it is not worth much to plant early varieties of beets. The best varieties of canteen beets from the early - Detroit, Egyptian Flat, Bona, Red Ball, Mulatto, Bovine Blood, Cold Resistant 19.

- mid-season... The best option for gardeners living in the Middle Lane is the cultivation of mid-ripening beets (ripening periods - 80-100 days). Such beets are stored quite well, and have excellent yields, and their taste is more remarkable than that of the early beets. The best varieties of mid-season beets: Bordeaux 237, One-sprout, Incomparable, Cylinder, Winter, Pablo

— late ripening. Late-ripening varieties (ripening period - 100-135 days) are best suited for long-term storage. But their main drawback is that in the Middle Lane they do not have time to mature normally, therefore, late varieties of beets are planted only in more southern regions.

Table beets, depending on the shape, are:

- flattened (Egyptian flat, Incomparable, Nosovskaya flat, Bona)

- cylindrical (varieties of the Cylinder, Mona, Ataman, Torpedo)

- rounded (varieties Pablo, Mulatka, Detroit, Bordeaux 237, Red ball, Boltardi, Darkie, Kestrel)

What are the best beetroot varieties to store?

Best stored beets of Bordeaux 237, Podzimnyaya, Incomparable, hybrid Pablo F1, Nosovskaya flat.

Which beet varieties are suitable for winter sowing?

It is best to use beets of the Cold-resistant 19 and Podzimnyaya varieties for podzimnyaya sowing.

What are the sweetest beet varieties?

Cylinder (most varieties of cylindrical beets are characterized by a high sugar content), Mulatto, Red Ball, Detroit, Incomparable, Darkie, Kestrel,

The best beet varieties without light rings:

Pablo F1, Cylinder, Detroit, Boltardi, Kestrel

Characteristics of beet varieties with photos and descriptions

And now we bring to your attention a description of the varieties of red beets - the most popular, most productive and in demand today.

Beet Pablo F1

The most popular beetroot today is a hybrid of the Dutch selection Pablo F1. Its secret is in the optimal combination of small shape, almost complete absence of white rings, sweet taste with unpretentious cultivation. It belongs to medium early, it is resistant to unfavorable weather conditions (cold, moisture deficit) and, which is very important, to the quality of the soil. Therefore, it can be grown in Ukraine, and in Belarus, and in Moldova, and in the northern regions of Russia. Thus, Pablo F1 is one of the best beet varieties for the Urals.

The root crop is stored without losing its shape and taste for several months, it is not prone to cracking, shooting and flowering, it is resistant to many dangerous diseases (scab, cercospora, corneed). Pablo F1 beets have a straight, medium-sized rosette, round-shaped fruits, weighing 100-150 grams (sometimes up to 200-250 grams), 10-15 cm in diameter, average yield - up to 7 kg per "square". The color of the pulp is burgundy-purple, the skin of the root crops is burgundy, smooth, rather thin. The growing season is 100-110 days.

Beet Cylinder

Another very popular, time-testedbeet variety - Cylinder... Gardeners fell in love with it for a rather long shelf life (more than 4 months), sweet juicy pulp without the notorious rings, very tasty, as well as resistance to major diseases of root crops.

Cylinder beet variety belongs to medium late (ripening period - from 120 to 130 days). The shape of the fruit is elongated, cylindrical, diameter - 5-8 cm, length - 10-15 cm. Fruits are medium-sized, with dark skin, weighing 150-250 grams (sometimes more). Cylinder beets are often grown for sales because the roots grow neat, even, and even. Productivity - more than 7 kg per "square", and the "cylinders" are pulled out of the ground very easily.

Also in favor of the Cylinder beet is the fact that improved hybrids were developed on its basis - Daughter F1 cylinders and Granddaughter F1.

Beet mulatto

This is a mid-season beet variety (110-120 days), which appeared on store shelves not so long ago, but is already loved by gardeners. The mulatto beet variety is not very rich in color of the pulp (not burgundy or ruby, but dark red), but this in no way affects the richness of the taste - it is juicy, sweet, very tasty. After heat treatment, it does not change color, which is important for borscht lovers. Root crops are round, not too large (150-300 grams), smooth. 4-5 kg ​​of mulatto beets are harvested from one "square" of the garden. This variety is suitable for winter storage, resistant to temperature fluctuations, unpretentious to soil, immune to flower beds. Among the disadvantages of mulatto beets is increased demand for lighting; in the shade, the root crop will grow savory and small.

Egyptian flat beet

Bred almost 80 years ago, this beet variety is still popular today, which says a lot. Of course, Egyptian flat beets are not as sweet and tasty as some new varieties (in other words, they taste as usual), they will not last until summer (although 70-80% of root crops will survive the winter), and this variety weakly stable. But the Egyptian flat beet also has advantages, thanks to which it still remains among the leaders in the preferences of summer residents: unpretentiousness to soils, the ability to tolerate long periods of drought without damage, and resistance to flowering.

The characteristics of the Egyptian flat beet variety are as follows: the ripening period is 90-100 days (medium early), the root crop grows flattened, small, neat, the average weight is 200-350 grams, but there are specimens up to 500 grams, 4- 8 kg of root crops; the color of the pulp is burgundy-purple, without pronounced rings.

Bordeaux beet 237

Beet variety Bordeaux 237 - another time-tested, reliable, and for many summer residents - the best variety of red beets. Rounded, neat root vegetables with rich burgundy juicy sweet pulp are not too large, so they are convenient to process, bake, Bordov 237 is well suited for salads. The variety is famous for its stable yield, good germination, heat and drought resistance and the ability to store well - until spring, or even until the new season, will lie in the cellar without frowning or shrinking.

Bordeaux 237 beets are medium early (ripening period - 70-110 days), root crops grow weighing from 200 to 500 grams, with a diameter of 10-15 cm, the shape is round or slightly flattened. The variety is considered resistant to diseases, but in some years it is affected by peronosporosis and cercosporosis. From the "square" of the garden, you can collect from 4 to 8 kg of beets.

Detroit beet

Perhaps the most popular of the early-growing beet varieties today. Still - during the season Detroit can be sown twice, since the ripening period of the root crop is only 650-100 days. Taste qualities beetroot detroit gorgeous - it is juicy, dark red, has a pleasant sweet taste. Root crops grow small (from 100 to 200 grams), but aligned, round, smooth, with a very small axial root - in general, very marketable. Among other advantages of Detroit beets - resistance to bloom, to cold.

As for early beets, Detroit is stored well, but for laying for a long winter storage, it is still better to choose another variety, mid- or late-ripening. Another unpleasant bonus of this early maturing beet is its weak resistance to diseases, increased demand for watering and light.

Beetroot red ball

It is an early variety with a ripening period of 65-100 days, which is famous for its very juicy, dark red, almost purple sweet flesh, practically without rings on the cut. It is recommended for use in dietary and baby food, and, of course, in cooking (it cooks quickly, but does not have an unpleasant "beetroot" aftertaste). Beet variety Red ball is resistant to cold weather, flowering, stemming, drought and disease resistance - medium. Root crops grow round, weighing 200-500 grams. Productivity of beets Red ball is high, up to 6 kg of root crops are harvested from the "square" of the garden. Stored without problems until spring.

Beet Mona

The mid-late representative of the beet is cylindrical, so in the middle lane it may not have time to ripen. Beet variety Mona good because it is one-sprout (not 3-5 sprouts grow from one seed, but only one), so thinning is not required. As a result, root crops form quickly, grow even and delight with a stable yield. Despite its elongated shape, this beet is easily pulled out of the ground, since it will plunge into the soil only a third of its length. The average weight of Mona beets is 200-350 grams, length is 10-20 cm, diameter is about 5 cm, pulp is tender, juicy, dark red, rings are almost invisible. The yield is high - 6-7 kg of root crops from the "square" of the garden.

Beet Incomparable

This beet got its name for its excellent taste - its pulp is juicy, very sweet, dark red with almost black rings. Beet variety Incomparable refers to early maturing (70-96 days). Root crops grow round or slightly flattened, weighing 150-400 grams, are stored, despite early maturity, well - until spring. Of the features - incomparable beets do not like heavy soils, are weakly resistant to cercosporosis, resistant to flowering, stemming and cold weather.

Boltardi beet

An early maturing variety (70-100 days), which, due to its cold resistance, can be sown very early in the open field. Roots beetroot boltardi grow medium-sized (150-350 grams), but very even, smooth, neat rounded.The pulp deserves special attention: it is completely ringless, burgundy-purple, very sugary and juicy. Suitable for bookmarking for long-term storage. Boltardi beets are considered resistant to diseases and flowering, but demanding on watering and feeding. From the "square" of the garden, you can collect 3-8 kg of root crops.

Beetroot bovine blood

This beet variety is for lovers of large root crops: the weight of one specimen can exceed 600 grams. Beetroot bovine blood - a medium late variety (110-120), distinguished by resistance to cold weather, flowering and excellent keeping quality. The beet pulp is dark red, with slightly pronounced rings, but without hard veins, after boiling the color does not change. In the characteristics of the beet variety, it is indicated that the weight of root crops is 150-240 grams, but in fact, gardeners note that the real weight of Bovine blood is 2 or even three times higher.

Bona beet

This is a relatively new variety of beets with medium ripening periods (105-120 days), which summer residents fell in love with for the juicy, delicate, sweet taste of the pulp, small uniform rounded root crops weighing 200-300 grams and good keeping quality. Beet variety Bona pleasant in that it has no rings on the cut and is resistant to most diseases. You can collect 5-7 kg of root crops from the "square" of the garden.

Beetroot

Popularity beet variety Smuglyanka due to its sweet, rich taste, dense pulp of bright pink-purple color and very good keeping quality. Smuglyanka beet belongs to mid-season varieties (95-110 days), root crops grow up to 200-400 grams in weight. Among other advantages of the variety are the stability of yields, cold resistance, resistance to flowering.

Podzimnyaya beet A 474

From the name it is obvious that this is one of the best varieties of beets for winter sowing. Overall beets Podzimnyaya A 474 is a mid-season variety (95-105 days), and is suitable not only for winter sowing, but also for early spring. Differs in dark red flat-rounded roots, growing up to 200-300 grams. Podzimnyaya beet pulp A 474 is sweet, juicy, with a good taste and dark red color. Equally important features of the variety are cold resistance and suitability for long-term storage.

Beet Kestrel F1

One of the main canteen beetroot hybrids for Europe and the USA. Moreover: abroad Kestrel F1 is one of the quality standards and high yield. It is used in baby food and juices, since the rich red color does not "fade" after heat treatment. Same beet hybrid Kestrel F1 has excellent commercial qualities - uniformity of root crops, good transportability, high sugar content, keeping quality.

Beet Kestrel F1 belongs to mid-season hybrids (90-100 days) with a small root process, a smooth surface, a small leaf rosette. The average fruit weight is from 300 to 400 grams.

Of course, these are not all the best varieties of table beet. From the early one can be distinguished Odnorostkovaya, Libero, Vinaigrette Marmalade, Gribovskaya flat, Crimson, Borshchevaya, Kubanskaya; from mid-season - Bohemia, Negritanka, Tenderness, Opolskaya, Bon-Bon, Larka; from the later ones - Ataman, Torpedo, Renova. This is not to mention hybrids, of which a lot has appeared recently!

Sugar beet varieties and hybrids differ in many ways. But among them there are absolute leaders, bred as a result of many years of selection. Now you will learn about nine of the best beet varieties based on a combination of traits.

First of all, table beets should be tasty, safe for health and have a long shelf life. Many gardeners believe that the whole set of these qualities can only be found in varieties of foreign selection. Indeed - imported root crops are smooth and beautiful, consistently pleasing with a high yield. But even among the domestic varieties, you can find sweet and spicy varieties.We will tell you about the best of the best representatives of the beetroot world.

Bordeaux 237

This variety was bred by Soviet breeders in 1943. This is one of the most popular and studied mid-season varieties. The plant is thermophilic and demanding on lighting, but at the same time it is distinguished by drought resistance. Root crops are round and flat-rounded, with delicate flesh of a thick burgundy color. The sugar content is high, while the beets are stored for a long time without losing their taste. The variety is resistant to diseases, occasionally affected by cercosporosis and peronosporosis.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	12-15	260-500	60-110	4-8

Bravo

One of the most productive, unpretentious, tasty and mature varieties. It can be grown all over the area from Moldova to the Ural Mountains. Root crops are round, smooth, dark red, with a small head. The pulp is light burgundy, without ringiness, dense and juicy. Up to 98% of the sown seeds emerge. A plant below average is affected by cercospora and beet flea.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	13-16	250-680	70-100	3-7

Valenta

Mid-season high-yielding variety. The roots are dark red, smooth and clean. The pulp is juicy and tender, with faint rings. A ripe root crop is easily pulled out of the soil. The taste is memorable, dessert. Beets contain a large amount of B and PP vitamins. The plant withstands extreme cold, but responds to lower temperatures by lowering yields. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time without fear of loss of presentation.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	12-15	175-330	90-120	4-8

Mona

Medium early single-sprout variety. Root crops are cylindrical, red in color with a dark color. The pulp is dark red, juicy and melts in the mouth. The plant does not need additional thinning during the growing period. Water the roots as needed, slightly increasing the frequency of watering during dry periods. Regular feeding and loosening should be carried out and then the plant will not be afraid of diseases.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	10-13	200-330	75-100	5,5-7

Mulatto

Outwardly, this variety does not differ much from the usual table varieties of beets. Root crops are of the correct round shape, as they ripen, they change color to maroon. Gardeners appreciate the pulp for its amazing taste and the absence of rings. The yield of the variety is quite high and practically does not require additional care. Mulatto is best stored during the winter months, and the marketable yield is usually 95-98%.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	10-12	180-360	125-130	3,5-6

Incomparable А463

It is a rare case when the properties of a product fully correspond to its name - this is really one of the best varieties. Root crops are usually flat, sometimes round-flat with a maroon skin, which turns gray closer to the outlet. Beets have a delicate flesh with a dark scarlet hue and dark rings. The variety is absolutely resistant to cercosporosis and can be stored well for several months. Great for all types of home cooking.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	8-10	170-360	70-100	3-6

Pablo F1

This hybrid was obtained relatively recently, but has already managed to fall in love with many gardeners for its useful properties and unpretentiousness. Medium early in terms of ripening, it has an unsurpassed yield, which reaches 98-99%.All root vegetables are like siblings - they are very similar to each other, with thin skin and a small tail. The flesh on the cut is bright red, without annular divisions. Plants thrive in cold regions and can be stored throughout the winter.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	10-15	125-450	60-100	6-7

Rocket F1

The elongated roots of this hybrid are difficult to confuse with others. It belongs to the mid-season and is used both for processing and for haute cuisine. Root crops are cylindrical, dark red, with a smooth, almost glossy surface. The color is intense and uniform. The color of the flesh approaches purple, the rings are absent. The taste is excellent. The yield and keeping quality of root crops is high.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	3-5	250-400	120-125	5-7

Cylinder

The unusual shape of the root crop, characteristic of this variety, attracts gardeners very much. They are medium-sized plants with dark red oblong fruits and a small "waist". The variety is weakly susceptible to various kinds of diseases, therefore, yields are high. The sweet taste allows you to add beets to borsch, salads and use for preservation. There are no whitish circles in the root crop, so it is very convenient to cut the beets and add them to various dishes.

Appointment	Root diameter (cm)	Beet weight (g)	The period from germination to technical ripeness (days)	Yield (kg / sq.m)
	4-5	250-500	110-130	5-7

Sweet beets are a real decoration for any table. With her, dishes acquire a completely new taste and emphasize the skill of the chef. Anyone can grow such beets, especially if you grow one of the varieties we have described.

Every gardener wants to plant and grow on his site exactly the best varieties of beets, the sweetest and most delicious. We will introduce you to such varieties and help you decide on the choice of ideal table or sugar beet varieties, their description and characteristics below.

Beets "Egyptian flat"

Almost every gardener knows such a wonderful variety as Egyptian flat beets. He belongs to the mid-early. From planting to harvesting, it can take from 95 to 130 days.

Sowing seeds is carried out from April to June, usually directly into the open ground. But planting is also possible for seedlings.

The seed is immersed in the soil to a depth of at least two centimeters. If the vegetable is planted in rows, then the distance between them is observed about twenty-five centimeters. Seedlings need to be thinned out. This is done for the first time when the first leaves appear on the surface. The operation is repeated when the fetus reaches four centimeters in diameter. It is advisable to loosen the soil for the culture regularly; additional fertilizing with fertilizers will also be useful. This beet variety is quite drought-resistant.

Fruits are claret-purple in color, rounded, flattened ellipsoid in shape. Beets taste very sweet, juicy and tender.

According to gardeners' reviews, this beet variety has excellent appearance and taste. The variety is resistant to flowering and tolerates drought satisfactorily. The size of the root crops reaches about 8 - 12 cm in diameter, and the weight is up to 500 grams. This is a fairly productive variety of beets - from 1 sq. m. can be collected from 3 to 8 kg. The size of the fruit will depend on the time of planting. It is better to produce it in several passes, then the beets will grow in different sizes.

You can see the harvest of the Egyptian flat beet, which has been stored for some time and in a section.

Beetroot "Bordeaux"

Bordeaux is a medium early beet variety. The full ripening period for this vegetable is 90-110 days. It is one of the best varieties in terms of taste, ideal for use in cooking. The fruits are relatively small, but exceptional specimens reach a weight of five hundred grams.On the cut, the beets have a maroon color, the flesh is sweet and dense. The advantage of the variety, which made it popular, is its simplicity - it is resistant to disease and arid climate. Bordeaux is suitable for long-term storage.

Sowing occurs in late spring. Before planting, the soil is prepared in advance. In the fall, it is fertilized with organic matter, and in the spring, special fertilizers are added.

It is better to wait for good weather, when the earth is at least 10 degrees above zero. Although beets of this species are often planted before winter. It is customary to plant seeds in rows at a distance of 0.3 meters. The sowing depth is approximately five centimeters.

The culture does not require special care other than regular thinning of seedlings and timely watering. Loosening and feeding will ensure fertility. In the fall, even beginners in the gardening business will have a good root crop.

Beetroot "Cylinder"

This variety received a similar name due to the elongated cylindrical shape of the root crop. The vegetable reaches an average of 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 6 centimeters. The end of the fruit is slightly pointed, the skin is thin. "Cylinder" refers to mid-season varieties, its fruits fully ripen within 120 - 130 days. The mass of beetroot crops reaches 500 grams. Ripe beets protrude slightly above the soil level and weigh about three hundred grams. The pulp is sweet, devoid of ringiness, dark burgundy with hints of purple.

In the spring, immediately before planting, the soil is comprehensively fertilized. Seeds are sown from May to mid-June. Planting depth ranges from two to four centimeters. The "cylinder" is sometimes planted with seedlings, while in April the seeds are placed in the prepared soil. And already in May, the grown seedlings are transferred to the site. It is also customary to plant beets of this variety in rows at a distance of 25-30 centimeters.

Such beets can be stored for a long time without losing their taste, and are distinguished by high yield. Subject to appropriate care, up to ten kilograms of root crops are usually harvested from a square meter of soil.

Photo of the Cylinder beet variety. You can grow larger specimens, it depends on what size is optimal for you.

Beetroot "Detroit"

The variety belongs to the mid-season, high-yielding, is distinguished by the possibility of long-term storage and excellent taste. The pulp is burgundy-red, very juicy and sugar-rich, which led to the widespread use of Detroit beets in cooking. It is from such crops that juices are made. The root vegetable is usually light in weight (up to 300 grams), it is characterized by a rounded shape and smooth skin. From the moment of the first shoots to the appearance of a mature fruit, an average of 125 days pass. The vegetable is resistant to temperature drop and shooting.

The "Detroit" beet seed is planted in mid-spring. Seeds are placed at least seven centimeters apart. High cold hardiness allows sowing also in early November. A distinctive feature of this variety is the need for intense lighting, the root crop does not grow well in the shade. This vegetable is very hygrophilous. Crop care consists of top dressing, regular watering and loosening of row spacings.

Traditionally, the harvest of 9 kilograms per square meter is harvested at the end of September.

Beetroot "Mulatto"

The vegetable is classified as a mid-season variety, excellent storage, high commercial qualities are inherent in it. The ripening time of beets ranges from 120-130 days. The root crop has a regular round shape, bright color, its skin is even and smooth. The weight of a mature vegetable does not exceed 300 grams. "Mulatka" has become widespread for its resistance to various beet diseases, drought and due to its excellent taste. The pulp of the vegetable is tender, juicy, there are no rings on the cut.When cooked, the roots retain their bright red color.

This beet variety perfectly responds to additional soil fertilization. Planting "Mulatto" is carried out strictly according to the schedule - in late April or early May. The row spacing is 30 centimeters, nine holes between the holes. The main care consists in seedling thinning, mineral fertilizing and regular watering.

Loosening the soil will also have a beneficial effect on the harvest, which is harvested in mid-September. It is possible to collect about five kilograms of root crops from a square meter.

Beetroot "Red ball"

"Red ball" is an early-ripening beet variety, also known for its high yield and commercial qualities. The fruits ripen in a short period, the growing season lasts less than 9 days. Root crops of violet-red color gain weight up to 400 grams, have a round shape. The pulp is tender, almost without rings, cooks quickly, juicy and sweet. By its taste, this variety is considered ideal for baby food. The culture tolerates low temperatures and drought well, rarely suffers from flowering, and is suitable for long-term storage.

With a good harvest, the vegetable responds to the introduction of ash and potassium dressings. Sowing falls in mid-spring. The seeds are placed at a distance of at least 8 - 10 centimeters; it is advised to keep a distance of 0.25 meters between the rows. Watering begins at the first signs of seed germination, focusing on weather conditions. Beets do not like too moist soil, but even with a strong loss of moisture, the pulp becomes tough. Like other varieties of beets, the "Red Ball" needs weeding between rows and loosening the soil.

Harvesting begins in late summer and lasts almost until October.

The benefits of a magic root vegetable

Beetroot is a well-known vegetable, it is a frequent guest on any table. A seemingly simple root vegetable hides a whole periodic table. Beets have a unique composition of nutrients that do not lose their properties during heat treatment. The vegetable contains a number of amino acids necessary for the body, vitamins, trace elements, organic acids, minerals and a huge amount of fiber.

Due to its beneficial composition, beets are used in folk medicine. With its help, runny nose, hypertension, constipation, tuberculosis, skin ulcers, scurvy are treated. The vegetable is used to strengthen immunity, improve metabolism and remove toxins from the body.

However, the root vegetable is most widespread in cooking. It is for this purpose that breeders optimize the beneficial properties of the vegetable and its ability for long-term storage. The correct choice of beet variety will allow you to harvest a decent harvest, as well as enjoy its taste and benefits until next season.

Using the experience and knowledge of the best gardeners, above we have considered the best varieties of root crops.

Vegetables and fruits are practically the only sources of natural vitamins during the cold season. Beets stand out among them for their extraordinary useful composition, so be sure to stock up on this wonderful root vegetable for the winter.

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• Many diseases of canteen beet are seed-borne. If you are not sure about the quality of the purchased seeds, you should disinfect them by keeping them in hot water (48 - 50 ° С) for 20 minutes, followed by rapid cooling in cold water for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Spring crops should not be thickened, although in autumn the seeding rate should be increased by ¼ part. The planting depth of seeds on light soils should be 3 - 4 cm, on heavy soils - 2.5 - 3 cm.

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It is rich in macro- and microelements, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B6, PP, carotene, pantothenic and folic acid.In late summer - early autumn, fodder beets stop forming new leaves, while old ones begin to gradually turn yellow, and then die off. The growth of root crops also stops, and the excess moisture entering at this time can only worsen the taste of vegetables.

What is important to know - we grow a Mulatto

It is necessary to clear the area overgrown with weeds and free it for pre-sowing treatment. The weeding method will help to get rid of weed infestation with dicotyledonous annuals (quinoa, chicken millet, squid) and cereal weeds. It is possible to free the site from such perennials as wheatgrass or thistle by means of autumn treatment with continuous herbicides (Roundup, Buran, Uragan).

Elongated oval shape of a vegetable when 50-70% of its length is in the soil (Winner);

The best of the best - beet varieties for storage

Why is it that beets receive so much attention during the winter months? Because beets contain potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C. Doctors have proven the positive effect of this root crop on the human digestive system, as well as on the immune system. Many gardeners, preferring to be always young, also use beet leaves.

If you want to grow your beets in your garden and get the results you expect, find out which type of seed you choose is. The fact is that, according to the ripening period, this root crop is divided into early, mid-season and late selections. The last two are usually used for winter storage.

Varieties with a delicate consistency

In order to avoid the accumulation of pathogens, beets can be sown on the same bed no earlier than in 2 - 3 years.

Crops must be mulched with peat or humus or any loosening material to avoid the formation of a soil crust.

Fodder beets. Seeds, cultivation

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Beet pectin

Recently, vitamin U was found in beetroot. Previously, it was believed that it is contained only in cabbage, but studies have shown that although it is less in beets than in cabbage, it is well preserved after heat and culinary treatments.

A bit of history

Fodder beets, photo of which farmers love to take, thus capturing the results of their labor, are removed from the beds in early October, before the first frost. Harvest by digging in the fruits a little with a shovel or pitchfork. For long-term storage purposes, fodder beets are cleaned of adhered soil and tops and stored in earthen pits or cellars at a temperature of 3 to 5 degrees.

For autumn digging, it is necessary to apply compost or matured organic fertilizer to the site at the rate of 35 tons per 1 hectare. Wood ash is also an excellent fertilizer, which is applied in the amount of 5 centners per 1 ha.

Fodder beet varieties

The cylindrical shape of the vegetable, when 25 to 40% of the length is located underground (Ekkendor yellow beet, Poltava white);

1. It is believed that young leaves, like spinach, are rich in beta-carotene, as well as calcium and iron.
2. Mulatto is a mid-season beet variety, and after about 120 days it will allow you to harvest a fairly decent harvest both for eating and for preserving.
3. And cylindrical roots: Mona, Tenderness, F1 Rocket, Cylinder, Slavyanka.
4. The best keeping quality

Since the seeds of most varieties of table beet are seedlings, from which several shoots are formed at once, it is necessary to thin out the plants in rows twice so that they do not shade each other. The first thinning should be at least 3 - 4 cm, then, as it grows, 6 - 8 cm.

Features of crop rotation

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Getting seeds

Beets are especially useful

Knowing not only what fodder beet looks like, but also how to grow a successful crop of this vegetable, any farmer can make wonderful reserves of fodder for the winter. In addition, in cold weather this valuable and useful culture will give animals real pleasure.

Soil preparation

Before planting, it is necessary to plow the areas with the introduction of nitroammophoska. Also, the culture needs phosphorus and potash fertilizers. After all the manipulations done, the soil should be loose, fine crumbly and slightly moist.

The rounded shape of the vegetable, in which most of the root vegetable is on the surface.

In order to properly grow beets in your garden and get a decent harvest, you need to know a few secrets. Firstly, this crop must be sown exactly according to the schedule - you will not sow it on time, you will not see a harvest. Beet seeds should germinate faster than carrot seeds sown at the same time. By this indicator, you can roughly determine the quality of seedlings. Do not forget that this root vegetable also needs to be thoroughly thinned out.

Storing beets for the winter

Fertilization

Beets emerge quickly, about 5-7 days after sowing. It is necessary to sow beets around the beginning of June, when cold weather is no longer expected. The seeds do not need to be pre-soaked. The beets need watering before the root crop begins to form, then you can not water it further.

Possess varieties: Odnorostkovaya, Podzimnyaya A 474 ?, Bikores, Saladnaya, Bordeaux 237 ?, Boltardi, Bona.

Planting fodder beets

In August - early September, plants have an increased outflow of nutrients from the leaves to the roots, therefore, in dry weather, watering and deep loosening of the soil in the aisles is necessary. A week before harvesting, watering is required - it increases the turgor of the cells, which contributes to better preservation of root crops in winter.

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, Delay the development of harmful microorganisms in the intestines, promote the elimination of excess water and cholesterol, help the breakdown and assimilation of plant and animal proteins.

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Care features

The ancient Greeks highly appreciated this vegetable, which adorned the tables of the richest and noblest citizens. Even offerings of thanks were made in the form of a silver

The growing season for fodder beets varies from 125 to 150 days, and therefore they begin to plant the crop in the spring, from the last days of March until mid-April. It is recommended to sow this vegetable when the soil at a depth of 12 cm has already warmed up to 5-7 degrees.

The stronger and better developed the aboveground part of the root crop, the more easily the vegetable tolerates drought. The most popular varieties of fodder beets: Eckendorf yellow, Tsentaur Poly, Oberndorf red.

And one more important point - without timely watering, you can put an end to your yield records. Remember that planting this crop is undesirable in places where root crops have already grown. Beets love loose and fertile soils, as well as humus and manure, and can grow peacefully where other vegetables are grown. But avoid applying fresh fertilizer in the spring, as the plant builds up nitrates and can deform from excess nutrients. Fertilize the soil only in the fall - you will need no more than 10 kilograms of fertilizer per 1 square meter.

Harvesting

Saxon radish Usually beets germinate rather quickly, since beet seeds are sown when it is already quite warm, after the carrots have been planted. In warm weather from 20 degrees and above and providing the necessary moisture, the seeds can hatch on the third day. Approximately the waiting time for seedlings is about a week.

Beet history

Do not get carried away with frequent feeding, especially nitrogen fertilizers.Beets are capable of accumulating a significant amount of nitrates in root crops (up to 8,000 mg / kg). On fertile soils, you can do without top dressing, on the rest, two dressings are enough: the first - before the formation of root crops, the second - 20 - 25 days after the first.​.​Beet possesses

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On the eve of planting, the seeds should be treated with a disinfectant. So, for example, you can keep them for half an hour in a saturated solution of manganese. Additional treatment with growth stimulants will help to achieve the most optimal seedling density. It is important not to forget that the seed should be slightly dried after wet procedures.

In fodder crop rotations, the best predecessors of fodder beets are cereal-legume mixtures, corn for silage, melons and gourds. In field crop rotations, it is recommended to plant beets in the place where annual legumes, row crops and winter crops were previously located.

Nutritional and medicinal properties of beets

Beetroot is an extremely healthy vegetable used for animal feeding. It bears the greatest value for dairy cattle, being a wonderful means of increasing milk yield in cows and goats.

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The grown seedlings can be safely transplanted, they take root quite well.

The following are suitable: Nohovski, F1 Pablo, Chervona kula, Mona, Libero.The first feeding is done with liquid fertilizer, dissolving 30 g of ammonium nitrate, 80 g of superphosphate, 35 g of potassium chloride in 10 liters of water, which is consumed for 15 running meters. m. The second top dressing is carried out with ash (1 glass per 1.5 m2), followed by embedding into the soil.Beetroot does not like acidic soils. Acidic soils must first be neutralized by adding lime under the previous culture so that it has time to dissolve in the soil.DiureticHypertension​.​On the prepared plot, it is required to make grooves with row spacing of approximately 60 cm.Culture should be sown to a depth of 3 cm, and on average 14-15 seeds should fall per linear meter (approximately 150 g of seeds will be needed per one hundred square meters of land).

As practice shows, the best yields of fodder beets were obtained when rye, wheat, peas, corn and vegetables were located in the place of this crop last year. Do not place fodder beets after various perennial grasses. It is allowed to return this crop to its former field no earlier than after 3 years.In the winter season, when the diet of animals consists mainly of canned and dry feed, beetroots are able to fill the need for trace elements and vitamins. In summer, in addition to root crops, it is used for food and tops.Outwardly, these root crops do not differ much from the rest of the varieties we are accustomed to. They usually grow round in shape, have a smooth surface and weigh up to 350 grams. See how the beetroot Mulatto looks in the photo. The fruits of this variety are closer to maroon in color and are appreciated for their juicy pulp without rings and excellent taste.

It is not difficult to wait for the first shoots of beets if you adhere to the correct temperature regime. Beet seeds germinate on 5-7 days, at the required temperature of 20-22 degrees Celsius.High yieldFor filling the soil and feeding plants, it is better to use potash fertilizers containing chlorine, which helps to reduce nitrates by 1.5 times.

When choosing a place for table beets, especially when sowing before winter, it should be remembered that its roots cannot stand even short-term locking or flooding.​,​AndThe Roman conquerors forced the conquered provinces to pay tribute with beets, which contributed to the spread of this culture in Europe, Africa and Asia.Sprinkle the beds with earth and wait for the first shoots. If the soil is dry, then it will not be superfluous to compact it with a smooth roller.This is necessary so that moisture from deep layers can be pulled closer to the surface. At a temperature of 8 degrees, on average, sprouts will appear after 12 days, but if the temperature is more than 15 degrees, after 4 days.Beetroot is one of those plants, from which seeds can be obtained no earlier than in the 2nd year of cultivation. In the first year, it forms tops and root crops, and the next year, when planting a vegetable, you can get fodder beet seeds suitable for growing plants.Fodder beet is an unusually healthy vegetable, which contains a huge amount of pectin and minerals, vitamins and easily digestible carbohydrates. This is a biennial plant, the fruits of which can reach 15 kg.

For storage in the winter months, these beets are perfect. If you like this particular variety, then you should start seeds and sowing at the end of April. For this, the seeds are planted in the ground at a depth of about 3 centimeters, leaving a distance of 8-9 centimeters between them.To speed up the germination of beet seeds, you can cover the crops with a layer of peat, it will allow you to keep moisture and heat without forming a crust.Varieties with a rounded root crop and dark red flesh Akela RZ, F1 Ronda differ, with a flat-rounded root crop Smuglyanka.From nitrogen fertilizers, sodium nitrate is used, introducing it into the grooves, and not scattering it over the soil surface.The problem in low areas can be solved by sowing seeds in high beds with a carefully planned surface. In addition, waterlogged soils should be well-drained, otherwise the roots of this vegetable crop are poorly formed.

Growing beets

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Beets were brought to Kievan Rus from Byzantium in the 10th century. The first information about her is mentioned in the "Izbornik Svyatoslav" in 1073. She was highly respected by epic heroes - it was believed that she added strength to them before a battle with enemies or such a monster as the Serpent Gorynych.

Sowing beets

Fodder beets, the cultivation of which is a real art, develops rather slowly in the first month after germination. Of great importance during this period is the thinning procedure, which should be carried out after the regrowth of several true leaves. So, on a running meter, there should be no more than 5 sprouts, the distance between which is at least 25 cm.

It is very important that the roots that will be used for seeds are firm and healthy. When the beet stalk begins to dry out, the vegetable is dug up and then hung in a dry place protected from the wind. In such conditions, the beets should be kept until the stem of the plant is completely dry. After that, the seeds should be picked and dried in a small paper bag.

Fodder beets, along with table and sugar beets, are derived from wild beets native to North Asia and the Far East. Initially, this culture was not divided into subspecies, and therefore there was only one name - beet. The history of the emergence of the fodder variety as an independent agricultural culture goes back to the 16th century, in Germany.

It is also necessary to provide for the distance for the row spacing - it should be about 25 centimeters.

Beet care

Some summer residents use one trick when sowing beets.

Disease-resistant varieties

Keep in mind that the sugar content of table beets is increased by feeding with a 1% solution of sodium chloride.

Beet fertilization

Beets can be sown both in spring and autumn, before winter.

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... The presence of cobalt gives root crops an intense color, supports hematopoiesis, promotes the synthesis of vitamin B12, and iodine - the formation of thyroid hormones.

From the principality of Kiev, beets spread northward to Veliky Novgorod and westward to Poland and Lithuania.

Simultaneously with watering, it is recommended to feed the sprouts with ammonium nitrate, based on the following proportion: 12 g per 1 running meter. After 2 weeks, one more fertilizing with mineral fertilizer should be carried out.

Cultivation of fodder beets is a rather complicated process that requires certain knowledge and skills. So, it is important to know that growing this vegetable on sandy, waterlogged and clayey soils will not bring positive results. Stony soils are also unsuitable for the growth of root crops.

German peasants at that time noticed that if a cow was fed with beets, then her milk yield significantly increased, and the milk itself became much tastier. It is this time period that it is customary to associate with the emergence of such a culture as fodder beet. Soon, experts began to study this phenomenon. And since the beginning of the 18th century, fodder beets have flooded all European countries.

Beet pests and diseases

For those who are interested in the Mulatto, we add that her rosette of leaves is small and straight (standing). The leaves of such a beet are oval, greenish, the edges are slightly wavy, as shown in the photo. This variety is very high-yielding and does not require additional maintenance. It will grow well both in garden plots and in the backyard, and if you decide to grow it in a small or, conversely, a large farm.

Seeds of beets and radishes are sown in one groove at the same time, then at the first shoots of radish you can see where the beets are planted

: The variety Egyptian flat has a resistance to the root-root, to the kagatny rot Bordeaux single-seeded; to cercosporosis Kuban borscht 43 ?, Tribovskaya flat A 473 ?, Incomparable A 463 ?, One-sprout, Egyptian flat.

The best varieties of beets

Beets do not tolerate manure and organic fertilizers well, but grows well the next year after they were introduced under the previous crop.For winter sowing in late October - early November, cold-resistant varieties should be used that do not shoot for a long time. Among them are Cold-resistant 19 ?, Podzimnyaya A 474 ?, Bordeaux 237?, Tribovskaya flat A 473 ?, Detroit, Larka.

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In the 18th - 19th centuries, the famous gardeners A.T. Bolotov and E.A. Grachev, creating new, productive varieties.Fodder beets are quite hygrophilous, and therefore irrigation has the most direct effect on the size of the emerging root crop and, as a result, on the entire yield indicator. But at the same time, a month before the expected date of the start of harvesting, the need for liquid decreases sharply, due to the fact that the vegetable begins to accumulate dry matter.

Favorable for obtaining a good harvest of fodder beet is considered to be lands with a slightly acidic, neutral reaction and weakly solonetsous soils. Ideally, this vegetable is planted in floodplains and rich black soil.Beetroots grow in a wide variety of colors, shapes and degrees of immersion in the ground. Depending on the specified parameters, fodder beets are subdivided into the following varieties:

It is believed that a maximum yield of 470 centners per hectare can be obtained from this variety. At the same time, usually in good years, about 98% of the goods received are in the best marketable condition. When cooked, this root vegetable retains its color perfectly and does not turn pale pink. And this is important in cooking, especially when preparing borscht or vinaigrette.The appearance of green sprouts of beets after planting seeds is usually not long to wait: with good watering, moist soil and warmth (beets can be planted at a temperature of about 20 degrees, for central Russia, this is usually June), the first green sprouts can be observed already at 5 day, and if the seeds were previously soaked, then 3 days after planting.If watering is irregular, then the beets usually sprout about 10-12 days after planting.To reduce the work of double thinning of plants, it is recommended

On peaty soils, poor in microelements, additional boron fertilization is required at the rate of 3 g per square meter.In spring, beets are sown 1 - 2 weeks later than carrots, as their shoots are afraid of short-term frosts (-4 ° C); and a prolonged decrease in temperature to 5-6 ° C leads to the premature formation of flower shoots. The optimal timing for spring sowing occurs when the soil warms up by more than 5 - 7 ° C.

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... Magnesium contained in root vegetables regulates vascular tone and prevents the formation of blood clots.

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Increase the vital functions of liver cells

A significant amount of vitamin P accumulates in beet root crops, which strengthens the capillary walls.

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In addition, fodder root crops often suffer from weeds and, due to severe weeds, often do not get from 30 to 80% of the crop. Therefore, regular weeding of row spacings is the key to successful cultivation of fodder beets.

The plant is very demanding on the fertility of the land, and therefore it is impossible to do without preliminary improvement of the soil. Only with timely preparation of the land can one expect the emergence of friendly shoots. So, fodder beets, the cultivation of which is familiar to many farmers, requires soil preparation at the initial stage of planting.

The conical shape of the vegetable, in which up to 80% of the root length is located underground (Umanskaya semi-sugar beet, Poltava semi-sugar beet);

As the reviews show, Mulatka is necessarily included in the list of the most preferred varieties. However, it would be foolish to claim that this is the only good beet variety to plant. On the contrary, we will tell you what else is worth planting on the site. Those who dream of growing early beets get the First Harvest variety - they are eaten first. If you need medium-term beets, take the Mulatto or Matrona, as well as Patrick or Monocle. The list also includes the Rocket beet variety. All of these varieties are intended for use in cooking, and they also tolerate prolonged periods of winter storage.

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A feature of beet seeds is the presence of a very strong woody coat. Until it swells, the seeds will not germinate and therefore beets require moist soil throughout the entire period from sowing to germination. When sowing dry seeds, seedlings appear in 11-13 days. Sprouting can be accelerated by pre-soaking or bubbling the seeds.

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One-germ varieties

With a lack of boron, beets grow poorly, the disease "rot of the heart" develops, is often affected by phomosis, which is almost imperceptible in summer, but during storage causes rotting of the root crop.