What characterizes the quality of seeds? High seed germination, disease resistance, and high yield are considered valuable. Must be resistant to temperature changes: short-term drops and withstand heat.
Are there any varieties that can be recommended for growing in different climatic zones? The leaders of the survey and research conducted at the beginning of 2020 were 6 seed options.
Bordeaux
A variety that has been popular among gardeners for decades. Experts recommend it for growing next year. The value of "Bordeaux" lies in its high yield, good seed germination and suitability for long-term storage. The Bordeaux beet variety is a mid-early variety - 90-110 days pass from germination to harvest. Distinctive qualities of beets:
- The weight of the fruit is 180 - 450 g,
- The pulp is dense, uniform dark burgundy color, sweet,
- The shape of the root crop is round, young foliage is suitable for making salads,
- Used fresh, does not lose beneficial properties when frozen, can be stored for up to six months,
- Gives a consistently good harvest in dry summer conditions; early cold snaps are not a problem for seedlings,
- Productivity from 1 m2 is 4-8 kg.
Beetroot has disadvantages that do not affect the preferences of summer residents. Overgrowth of fruits occurs due to excessive watering or untimely harvesting.Disadvantages include the presence of white rings in the absence of trace elements such as calcium and potassium.
Cylinder
A high-yielding variety that allows you to harvest from 1 m2 up to 10 kg. It is distinguished by dark and dense pulp, uniform ripening. The fruits have an elongated cylindrical shape; with good agricultural technology and fertilization, they reach a length of up to 15 cm, while the diameter reaches 8-9 cm. Smooth root crops are valued, weighing up to 200 g, which retain their beneficial properties throughout the entire storage period. Mid-season variety.
Mulatto
A domestic variety with dark red flesh and a rounded root shape. It is characterized by high yield, the weight of the fruit in the technical maturity phase reaches 500 g, while beets are suitable for long-term storage and freezing. “Mulatka” in the technical maturity phase does not have white rings, the variety is resistant to pests and frost-resistant. 120 days pass before harvest.
Vodan F1
A hybrid variety that appeared on the market not long ago, but immediately gained popularity. Beetroot is an early ripening variety - it takes 85-90 days from sowing to full ripening. The dense, juicy pulp has a high sugar content. At the same time, root vegetables tolerate storage well without loss of beneficial properties. The fruits are round and regular in shape with a small amount of foliage, the weight of the root crop is 200 g. Resistant to temperature changes, moisture resistant, and not afraid of drought. Recommended both for early planting in the ground and for planting in June. Productivity is average – up to 6 kg/m2.
Egyptian flat
The variety is characterized by stable yield. The weight of the fruit reaches 500 g, the flesh is dark, juicy, and sweet. The shape of the root crop is that of a flattened ball.It is used mainly fresh, for preparing preparations and frozen sets. The harvest is stored for up to 6 months without loss of taste, then gradually fades. A distinctive feature of this variety is the presence of dark circles inside the fruit and in the tender pulp. Refers to early varieties; 100-110 days pass from planting to harvest.
Detroit
A popular variety that has proven itself over many years. A round root vegetable with dense red flesh, burgundy radial circles are clearly visible on the cut. Productivity reaches 6 kg/m2, it takes 115 days to reach full maturity. Belongs to early crops, cultivated in various climatic zones.
Taking into account the recommendations of gardeners when choosing seeds, you can get a high yield from a small plot. Timely sowing, watering and fertilizing will help increase productivity. Beets are intended for fresh use or for storage - select the appropriate varieties, but you can grow the proposed options suitable for use in different forms.
Fine
Cylinder is the best variety.