{"product_id":"w-h-betterave-boltardy-sur-ruban","title":"Untreated ‘Boltardy’ beet on tape (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated ‘Boltardy’ beet on tape (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e produces globular roots with tender, sweet, deep-red flesh without rings. Its medium-green foliage may be harvested sparingly when young, while the round root suits fresh dishes, roasting, and pickling. Product 69-0810-01N contains approximately 140 untreated seeds distributed along a 6-metre biodegradable tape. It is not advertised as organic and carries no F1 hybrid designation on the official product page. Maturity is approximately 60 days after sowing. The pre-sown tape keeps seed density regular, reduces oversowing, and makes a straight, evenly populated row easier to establish without handling each beet seed cluster separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn full sun, prepare light, loose, slightly sandy, stone-free soil with a pH of 6.0 or higher. Open a shallow furrow, lay down the tape cut to the desired length, moisten it, then cover with a thin layer of soil corresponding to approximately 1 cm depth. Space rows 30 to 40 cm apart and keep soil moist through emergence. Regular seed placement normally reduces thinning, but preserve approximately 8 cm between plants wherever a section emerges too densely. Mature compost incorporated before sowing supports quick, steady, flavourful growth. Keep the tape flat against the soil so moisture reaches every segment consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid long droughts followed by heavy rain because these fluctuations may reduce colour and make roots tough or woody. Harvest beets as soon as they reach a useful diameter; they are tender at half size and harden when allowed to become oversized. Young leaves can be used in salads, while mature greens cook like spinach. To spread the harvest, install sections of tape every two weeks until late July. W.H. Perron lists garlic, artichoke, broccoli, chamomile, celery, cabbages, shallot, strawberry, bush bean, lettuce, onion, and radish among companions, and identifies several neighbours to keep away, including pole bean and potato. Cool roots promptly after lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.H. Perron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095752171680,"sku":"69-0810-01N","price":7.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Betterave_Boltardy_surruban.png?v=1766016041","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/w-h-betterave-boltardy-sur-ruban","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}