Beetroot 'Boltardy' on ribbon

Latin name Beetroot
Quantity per packet Approx. 140 seeds on tape
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameBeetroot
FamilyAmaranthaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packApprox. 140 seeds on tape
Code produitWHPER-0013
Product
description

‘Boltardy’ beetroot on a tape is a reliable and abundant variety, highly valued in the vegetable garden for its perfectly round, deep red roots and its tender, sweet, and uniform flesh. Its resistance to bolting makes it a particularly attractive choice for extending the harvest season, even when temperatures rise. Thanks to its pre-seeded tape, it greatly simplifies planting in the garden by ensuring even seed distribution, which facilitates sowing and reduces thinning needs. Over the weeks, it develops vigorous and decorative foliage that also adds beauty to the garden rows while offering the possibility of harvesting young edible leaves. Its sweet flavor and fine texture make it as versatile as it is pleasant to cook, whether in salads, soups, or roasted in the oven. It thrives in loose, rich, and slightly sandy soils, where its roots can form without constraint and achieve excellent taste quality. Easy to cultivate with regular watering and good soil moisture, it rewards the gardener with a harvest that is as beautiful as it is delicious. ‘Boltardy’ beetroot on a tape thus combines practicality, yield, and culinary refinement in a variety ideal for well-maintained and productive vegetable gardens.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodAs soon as the ground can be worked in the spring
Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)
Germination temperature10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Loamy, rich, slightly sandy, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
salad, soup, roast, vegetable garden
Bloom period
Second year
Harvest
50 to 60 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
garlic, artichoke, broccoli, chamomile, celery, cabbage, Brussels sprout, cauliflower, shallot, strawberry plant, dwarf bean, lettuce, onion, radish
Avoid planting with
Swiss chard, carrot, spinach, broad bean, pole bean, corn, leek, potato, tomato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.