The Most Productive Beet Varieties: A Detailed Review

Early ripening

Gardeners who prefer an early beet harvest choose early-ripening varieties of this crop. They all share the following characteristics:

• Fast fruit ripening. Harvesting begins around 78 days after planting;
• active plant growth;
• Beets can be eaten without prior heat treatment;
• high vitamin content;
• the root vegetable is frost-resistant;
• Short shelf life. These vegetables cannot be stored for long periods during the winter.

The best beet varieties that produce an early harvest are presented below.

Pablo F1

It takes about 95 days for beets to mature. The roots are medium-sized, characterized by a round shape and thin skin. The hybrid has a sweetish flesh, which lacks the characteristic rings of this crop.

The main feature of caring for this variety is the need for abundant watering at a fairly high air temperature.

Detroit

This plant produces medium to small roots. They are very ball-shaped in appearance. Each vegetable averages 210 grams. The flesh is a beautiful red color. It also lacks white beetroot rings. Its flavor is very pleasant.

Detroit tolerates spring frosts well. It takes approximately 110 days from planting for the harvest to mature. To ensure good root formation, plants should be watered generously during the active growth stage.

Vodan F1

Another excellent beet hybrid is the Vodan F1 variety. It takes only 95 days for the beets to mature. This variety produces rounded roots. Thanks to their peel, they can be stored well under a variety of conditions. Each beet weighs approximately 200-500 grams. With proper care, a significantly larger harvest can be achieved.

The plant itself is characterized by small, upright leaves. Vodan F1 has bright red flesh, devoid of characteristic rings. It is juicy and pleasant to the taste.

Bordeaux 237

In our country, Bordeaux 237 is considered the most popular beet variety. Its roots are round. The flesh is bright red. The fruit has a pleasant flavor. The average beet weighs between 200 and 500 grams. The plant tolerates frost and even subzero temperatures well.

It's worth noting that if seeds were sown in the summer, the harvested fall crop can be stored in a pantry for up to six months. However, this requires creating optimal storage conditions for vegetables. Some experts recommend sowing seeds just before winter. This allows for an earlier, more abundant harvest. On average, harvesting can begin 95-110 days after sowing.

Furthermore, growing Bordeaux is also beneficial because the plant is completely resistant to common diseases. The following are among the advantages of this variety:

• high fertility. Moreover, this indicator is typical for various weather conditions;
• comparative heat resistance;
• Excellent shelf life when storing vegetables for winter.

Bordeaux roots can be eaten fresh or used for canning.

Modana

A distinctive feature of this variety is the need for seedlings. With proper agricultural practices, the roots will ripen 85 days after planting the young seedlings. This variety of beetroot has an excellent appearance, achieved through its neat shape. Therefore, Modana is often used commercially.

The average fruit weight is 130-230 grams. The flesh is a uniform burgundy color and lacks hard internal rings. It has a slightly sweet taste. The harvest, if stored properly, can be kept in the pantry for quite a long time.

Modana's advantages include resistance to frost and various pathogens, as well as unpretentious and simple care.

Cold-resistant 19

This is a mid-early variety of beet. It takes approximately 66-76 days for the roots to fully mature. The vegetables are flattened and rounded with smooth skin. The flesh inside is dark red. Each beet weighs approximately 150-220 grams. The flavor of the beet is excellent.

The advantages of Cold-resistant include the following points:

• good cold resistance;
• excellent shelf life;
• resistance to flowering;
• crop yield.

This variety is suitable for growing plants through early spring or winter sowing. The fruits are suitable for storage, processing, and fresh consumption.

Boltardi

By following all the right agricultural practices, the plants can produce abundant fruit. This variety is grown using seedlings. Each vegetable weighs approximately 150 grams. The inside flesh is a pleasant red color, without the characteristic radial rings of this vegetable.

The ripening process of root crops can be accelerated by covering the plantings with agrofibre. Boltardi's main advantages include its excellent frost tolerance and high resistance to various diseases.

Mona

It is grown using seedlings. Mona differs from other varieties by its cylindrical shape. The average weight of a single beet is about 300 grams. The harvest is ready to be dug up in 105-115 days. Mona is grown for sale or processing.

Egyptian flat

An interesting variety of beet is the Egyptian Flat beet. It produces an early harvest, with fruits weighing no more than 520 grams. The roots ripen 95-115 days after planting. The flesh can be burgundy with a purple tint. Pink beets also exist. When cut, the flesh reveals radial circles, characteristic of this vegetable crop. Gardeners value the Egyptian Flat beet for its excellent flavor.

Plants can easily tolerate hot and dry weather without increasing the frequency of watering. This is due to their good resistance to flowering and drought.

Red ball

This variety, as its name suggests, produces round, red fruits. The fruits have an excellent marketable appearance due to their smooth, round shape. The fruit can weigh up to 500 grams. The flesh is juicy and quite pleasant to the taste, with virtually no rings visible.

The advantages of the Red Ball include the following points:

• high commercial qualities;
• excellent shelf life;
• friendly return of the harvest.

  

  

  

The harvest ripens in 72-78 days, making the variety considered ultra-early. The fruits are recommended for dietary and baby food.

Video "Choosing a Variety"

This video will show you how to choose the right beetroot variety.

Mid-season

Gardeners who aren't in a rush to harvest choose mid-season beet varieties. These vegetables have a better shelf life and retain their marketable appearance for a longer period. Furthermore, they can be sown before winter. Gardeners and experts consider the following varieties to be the best mid-season varieties.

Borscht

This is a controversial variety, classified by some experts as early-ripening, while others consider it mid-season. The root crop ripens in approximately 104 days. The advantage of choosing this particular beet variety is that it can be grown in any soil. With proper fertilization, you can get almost 9 kg of fruit per square meter.

Borscht beet is characterized by soft, red flesh. Radial white circles can sometimes be seen within it. The vegetable has a very pleasant taste.

They can be used for preservation or fresh consumption, or they can be sold.

Opolskaya

This variety is characterized by slightly oblong-shaped fruits. They can be stored in a pantry for up to six months under optimal storage conditions. Opolsky beet has a thin skin, resulting in minimal waste during preparation or canning.

Mulatto

The main advantage of the Mulatka variety is its excellent shelf life. The harvest can be stored all winter without losing its quality or quantity. A single root vegetable weighs 500 grams. The flesh is smooth and pleasant to the taste. The fruits are round. The harvest ripens four months after sowing.

Incomparable A 463

An excellent variety for those who don't like to spend a lot of effort on gardening. Nesprirodnaya produces rounded roots that are quite large. When properly stored, the vegetables store well.

The advantages of this variety of beets include the following:

• High yield. With supplemental feeding, up to 9 kg of beets can be harvested from one square meter;
• pest resistance;
• easy care;
• high vitamin content in the pulp.

You can grow crops both for sale and for your own use (canning and preparing various dishes).

Delicatessen

Considered a delicacy, the fruits are small and round. When cut, the flesh lacks radial white rings. The harvest can be stored for quite a long time over winter. This delicacy is resistant to frost and bad weather.

Bona

The beetroot plants take approximately 115-120 days to mature. The beets are round in shape. The fruits are quite large and have smooth, even skin. The flesh inside is a uniform dark red color. There are no radial rings. Bona has excellent flavor.

The advantages of this variety include the following points:

• large harvest;
• the fruits have good commercial qualities;
• excellent keeping quality.

You can grow Bona for yourself or for sale.

Late-ripening

Late-ripening beet varieties are characterized by the highest resistance to autumn or spring frosts. They store best over winter in a cool pantry. The only drawback of these varieties is the long ripening period. The best of these varieties are described below.

Renova

This variety produces fruits with a distinctive beetroot aroma. The flesh is very pleasant to the taste. A single beetroot weighs approximately 350 grams. The roots are typically cylindrical.

Single-sprout

This variety produces roots weighing approximately 580 grams. They have excellent flavor. Single-Sprout is most often grown in cassettes. One seed produces one plant. This eliminates the need for weeding. Care is simple, and the plants are resistant to various diseases. With due diligence, up to a ton of harvest can be obtained from one hundred square meters.

Cylinder

As its name suggests, this variety of beetroot has a cylindrical shape. With due diligence, one can harvest up to 12 kg of vegetables from one square meter. The roots have a pleasant flavor. Their flesh is juicy due to their high juice content. The skin is thin. Moreover, this variety is not susceptible to diseases. The plants tolerate frost well and can be stored in a pantry throughout the winter.

As we can see, among the early, mid-season, and late-season varieties of beets, there are interesting and relatively easy-to-grow varieties. Moreover, almost all the beet varieties described in this article are very easy to care for and produce high yields. So, every gardener is sure to find the perfect option.

Video "The Subtleties of Growing"

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