Urban Garden

Beet Soldier

Urban Garden

Beet Soldier

Product code : 65-0885-01N

4.59$

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A beet grown especially for the beauty of its dark red foliage resembling that of the Swiss chard. Harvest leaves when young and add them to your salads for a touch of colour, originality and vitamins.

Maturity after sowing (days)

35

Foliage colour

Dark red

Root shape

Round

Colour

Dark red

Formulation

Untreated

Green Thumb

Cultural practices : sow seeds directly in the garden from May to the beginning of July. The beets will have a better taste when they grow quickly and steadily.

Soil : light and slightly sandy soil with a pH of 6.0 or higher. The soil should be free of stones and clumps to allow the proper development of the root system. Work the soil thoroughly with compost or manure.

Spacing : sow 1 cm deep. Clear plants 8 cm apart on rows, spaced the rows at least 30–40 cm apart.

Growing tips : heavy rains after a long period of dry weather will result in poor root colour. These drought periods will also cause tough or woody roots. Keep the beets well watered. A full sun exposure is ideal.

Harvest : beets are tender as soon as they reach half their size, but harden when they become larger. When the plants are young, the leaves make delicious greens.

Consult our technical sheet

Growing plants from seeds

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Rival plant

pole bean

Companion plants

garlic, cabbage

They fit good together