Beta vulgaris 'Kahira' - Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgaris 'Kahira' - Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgaris 'Kahira' - Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgaris 'Kahira' - Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgaris noire plate d'Egypte
Beetroot 'Egyptian Turnip Rooted', Beta vulgaris 'Egyptian Turnip Rooted', Beta vulgaris 'Egyptian Flat'
First time I've sown and harvested them, they are very good.
Rodolphe , 22/11/2024
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'Egyptian Black Beetroot' is a very early-season Egyptian heirloom beetroot. The round, flattened roots grow virtually above ground. The smooth skin encloses dark red, juicy, flavoursome flesh that is best eaten raw. This exceptionally heat-resistant variety is slow bolting. Sow when there is no longer a risk of frost. Germination typically takes 8 to 10 days.
Beets are biennial vegetables. During the first year, nutrients are stored in the root. During the second year, the plant draws from its food reserve to produce flowers and seeds. The edible root is harvested in the first year; if you want to grow your seeds, you must wait until the following year and set aside a few plants. Beets come in a variety of shapes and colours. They can be red, white, yellow, orange or pink, spherical, elongated, oval, etc. The carbohydrate content often differs from one variety to the next.
Beets fall into three main categories, namely:
- Common or red beetroots, the type usually found in vegetable gardens
- Sugar beets, grown on a larger scale for the sugar industry
- "Mangel-wurzel" beets or Fodder beets, generally grown for livestock
Although famous for their high carb content, beets are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium. The leaves can be eaten like spinach or baby greens with their pretty dark red veining. Make sure to pick them whilst they are still young and tender.
Storage: pick the beets carefully then leave them to dry for a whole day outdoors, preferably in the shade. If you wish to keep them over winter, store them in a cool, dark place (a cellar is perfect). Burying the beets under a layer of dry sand will help preserve their flavour and texture.
Good to know: Beets do best in full sun, in loose, fertile soil. Mulching will help keep the soil moist whilst limiting weed growth.
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Beta
vulgaris
noire plate d'Egypte
Chenopodiaceae
Beetroot 'Egyptian Turnip Rooted', Beta vulgaris 'Egyptian Turnip Rooted', Beta vulgaris 'Egyptian Flat'
Mediterranean
Biennial
Planting and care
Early cultivation: Sow seeds in boxes from February until April to grow plants. Plant the seeds together so that multiple plants from each group grow. Wait until the first seedlings appear, then transplant them in April. Once they grow about 10 cm tall and have five leaves, plant them approximately 20 to 25 cm apart. Choose the most vigorous plants. This method allows you to harvest the plants from May to July.
For seasonal cultivation: If you want to grow beetroot, you can plant the seeds in the ground between mid-April and July. Beetroot grows best in cool and loose soil, so begin by using a rake to loosen the soil. Add a bit of ash to the soil if needed because beetroot requires a lot of potash. Then, add well-decomposed manure or compost to the furrows. Once the beetroot seedlings have grown to about 10 cm and five leaves, you should thin them out by spacing them 20 to 25 cm apart. If you're planting multiple rows of beetroot, space them 20 to 25 cm apart and choose the most vigorous plants. To harvest the beetroot, wait until any time between July and October.
Growing: When it's hot and dry, watering beetroot regularly is essential to prevent its roots from becoming too hard. It's not recommended to plant beetroot with leeks, but it can grow well with lettuce, onions, or radishes. Beetroot is a hardy plant that's not very prone to disease.
Harvesting: When you thin out your plants in spring, you can keep the young leaves to use in a salad. If you plant in April, you can harvest your first beetroot in July and continue harvesting until October if you sow in July.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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