Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
Organic 'Crosby's Egyptian' beetroot (Beta vulgaris) , offered by Les jardins de l'écomène
'Crosby's Egyptian' beetroot is an exceptional heritage variety from Germany, which has been cultivated since the 1800s. It has been carefully selected for its earliness, sweetness and tender skin. With its characteristic round, flattened shape, this beetroot is not only delicious, but also ideal for storing. Suitable for both the home gardener and the enthusiast, it offers a bountiful and tasty harvest in just 60 days.
Latin name : Beta vulgaris
Maturity : 60 days
Germination : 7 to 14 days
Sowing temperature : 10 to 24°C
Plant height : 20 to 25 cm
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Root Color : Dark Red
Quantity per pack : Approximately 200 seeds
Formulation : Organic
Use : Vegetable garden, conservation, cooking
Companion plants : Onions, lettuce, cabbage, beans
Enemy plants : Spinach, leek
Cultivation method :
Sow seeds directly into the ground as soon as the ground is workable in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Plant seeds 1 to 2 cm deep, spacing them 5 to 10 cm in the row, with 30 to 40 cm between rows. 'Crosby's Egyptian' beet prefers loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Maintain consistent moisture for optimum growth.
For tender roots, harvest when beets are about 6 to 8 cm in diameter. Young leaves can also be harvested and used as leafy greens. Extend the harvest by sowing successively every 2 to 3 weeks.
A heritage variety for early and tasty harvests!
With its sweet taste, its precocity and its ability to keep for a long time, the 'Crosby's Egyptian' beetroot is a must-have in the vegetable garden. Versatile and easy to grow, it will delight lovers of root vegetables and fans of healthy, local cuisine.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Loamy, rich in organic matter and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsonions, lettuces, cabbage, beans
Avoid planting withspinach, leek
vegetable garden, preservation, cooking, young leaves, root vegetables
