Quantity
Approx. 140 seeds on tape
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
‘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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loamy, rich, slightly sandy, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSecond year
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsgarlic, artichoke, broccoli, chamomile, celery, cabbage, Brussels sprout, cauliflower, shallot, strawberry plant, dwarf bean, lettuce, onion, radish
Avoid planting withSwiss chard, carrot, spinach, broad bean, pole bean, corn, leek, potato, tomato
salad, soup, roast, vegetable garden
