Beetroot "boyarynya": reviews, description, features of care and cultivation

Description

For Russian latitudes, where summers are not so hot, “Boyarynya” beets are considered a real godsend. It is allowed to sow seeds from the end of April - beginning of May. This allows the plant to catch every ray of spring sun. If you love this vegetable, then be sure to purchase the “Boyarynya” beet variety. The description says that the root vegetables grow round in shape and have a dark red tint.

This is a mid-early variety that takes approximately 60-120 days to ripen. One fruit can weigh 500-600 grams. This variety is very resistant to flowering. The fruits ripen without rings. Suitable for:

cooking;
juice preparation;
salads;
first and second courses;
stuffing;
canning.

Boyarynya beets are distinguished by their excellent taste. Reviews from gardeners indicate that the variety produces greater yields. From one square meter of bed you can harvest 4-7 kg of vegetables. Gardeners also appreciate:

good keeping quality;
high cold resistance.

Dark varieties without light rings

The health benefits of beets depend on the intensity of their color. The rich, deep burgundy or dark purple color is due to the presence of high concentrations of anthocyanins. These substances are natural antioxidants. Their ability to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and the presence of antiseptic properties have also been scientifically proven. Accordingly, varieties and hybrids are especially valued, the pulp of which does not have pinkish or whitish rings.

Single shoot

The variety was bred in the USSR. Recommended for cultivation in the European part of Russia, including the northern regions.

Single-sprout beetroot requires picking and thinning of seedlings much less than other varieties

The variety is considered early ripening, but the period of ripening of root crops can be 80 or 130 days. It depends on the climate in the area. A characteristic feature of Odnosprostkova is its one- or two-seeded fruits. Other beet varieties most often produce 4–6 shoots from each seed. Because of this, you then have to carry out picking or thinning, which the culture does not like very much.

Root vegetables are round or slightly flattened. Weight varies from 300 g to 600 g. The taste is good, but not outstanding. The variety is suitable for long-term storage.

Egyptian flat

A variety that has been tested by more than one generation of gardeners and still withstands competition from new breeding products. Gives consistently high yields in the Urals, Eastern Siberia, and the Far East.

According to the ripening period, it belongs to the medium-late category. The harvest ripens in 94–120 days. The variety is valued for its excellent keeping quality. If you create optimal or close to them storage conditions for root crops, 88–90% of the harvest will last until March of next year without losing its presentability, juiciness and taste.

Egyptian flat beet stands out for its very good keeping quality

The root crops are noticeably flattened (this is reflected in the name), varying in size (300–500 g). By the way, this form is often considered an advantage by gardeners - root vegetables are convenient to cut, they can be more compactly folded into a pan when cooking and into storage boxes. The pulp is quite juicy and pleasant to the taste: sweetish, of uniform consistency. The yield is not bad, but not record-breaking (5–8 kg/m²).

Among the undoubted advantages of the variety is drought resistance. Poor (50%) seed germination is often noted as a disadvantage. But this largely depends on the manufacturer.

Boltardi

Dutch beet variety. The state register recognizes this variety as suitable for cultivation in the Central region. But growing experience shows that it produces a good harvest throughout the European part of Russia. The variety is early, but nevertheless excellent for long-term storage.

Boltardi is an early beet, but it stores very well

Vegetables are almost regular spherical in shape, not particularly large (160–370 g). The variety is valued by gardeners for its stable fruiting, little dependent on the vagaries of the weather, and the presentability and one-dimensionality of its root crops. An undoubted advantage is the presence of “innate” immunity to color. As a disadvantage, the yield is not very high, due to the size of the beets (2.7–3.1 kg/m²).

Libero

Another beet variety from the Netherlands. The state register recommends it for cultivation in the Central region, not only for amateur gardeners, but also for professional farmers.

Libero beets are in demand not only among amateur gardeners, but also among professional farmers.

A variety from the mid-early category. The root vegetable is a very dark scarlet color, the characteristic “plug” at the base is practically absent, the skin is smooth. The average weight of one beet is 125–225 g. The Libero variety rarely suffers from bolting.

Among the undoubted advantages of this variety are the massive ripening of root crops, their presentability and good taste. You can also note the keeping quality and high yield.

Bohemia

A relatively recent achievement of Russian breeders. The variety has excellent taste. The Volga-Vyatka region was considered the most suitable region for its cultivation.

Bohemia beets are primarily valued for their excellent taste, but are not without other advantages.

Bohemia is a mid-season beet. The root crop is flattened, with pronounced suberization at the base. The flesh is dark burgundy. One beet weighs 210–350 g. The variety has good immunity to all fungal diseases typical for the crop, and is stored well without losing its taste or visual appeal.

Bordeaux 237

An “old, well-deserved” variety whose competitiveness has been tested by time. It is still one of the most popular.

A variety from the early category, root crops are formed in just 85–95 days. Moreover, this period depends little on what the weather is like. Vegetables are round. Weight varies from 250 g to 500 g. They reach approximately 15 cm in diameter. Root crops stick out about half of the soil, this is normal.

Beet Bordeaux 237 has not lost its popularity for more than 70 years

The advantages of Bordeaux 237 beets include a very good taste that is not lost during storage, and good keeping quality. The short period of ripening of root crops allows it to be planted several times with an interval of 8–15 days, thereby prolonging the fruiting period. The variety tolerates both heat and coolness well and is little susceptible to temperature changes. Productivity is 7–8 kg/m².

Video: what Bordeaux beets look like

Detroit

Despite the name, this beet originates from Italy. The state register recommends for cultivation in the Central region. But the experience of gardeners shows that this variety is very well suited for the Far East.

Detroit beets look very presentable

Detroit is characterized by average harvest ripening times. Approximately 110 days pass from the moment of germination. Root vegetables look very presentable - almost perfectly round, with a thin short root and smooth skin. The flesh is uniform, burgundy. The average weight of one beet is 110–215 g. Sugar content is 12.3–14.2%.

The variety is valued for its stable fruiting and attractive appearance of root crops. This beet is suitable for canning and long-term storage. Detroit is also characterized by good cold resistance, shelf life and immunity to flowering.

Video: Detroit beets

Lark

A Dutch variety popular all over the world. The Russian State Register has recognized it as suitable for cultivation in the Central region and the Urals. Larka is a mid-season beet, but it is suitable for long-term storage. The variety is also good for processing, which is why it is in demand not only by amateur gardeners, but also by farmers.

Larka beets are in demand not only in Russia, but throughout the world

Root vegetables are medium-sized (140–310 g), almost spherical, the flesh is rich scarlet. Suberization is weakly expressed. The percentage of non-commercial defects is extremely low - 6%.

Among the advantages of the variety are consistently high yields, one-dimensionality and external attractiveness of root crops, and good keeping quality. The larka is resistant to flowering, mechanized harvesting is possible. The originator states that the variety has an increased ability to remove heavy metal salts and half-life products of radioactive substances from the body.

Bona

The Russian State Cultivation Register has not established any restrictions regarding the region. Suitable for both fresh consumption and canning. Characteristic and very good keeping quality.

No obvious deficiencies were found in the Bona beet variety.

Beets are from the mid-season category. The root vegetables are almost spherical, with very juicy, tender, sweetish pulp (sugar content - 12%). Suberization is minor. They are one-dimensional (weight - 250-280 g), the taste is very good.

Productivity is average - 5.5–6.8 kg/m². The advantages of the variety are the presentation and uniformity of root crops, suitability for long-term storage.

Renova

A variety of mid-late beet. The crop ripens 100–110 days after germination. Renova is suitable for long-term storage; the fruits do not lose their presentation and benefits for 6–7 months.

Renova beets have almost no characteristic smell, which many people don’t like.

Root vegetables are cylindrical in shape, up to 5 cm in diameter. There is practically no characteristic aroma, which not everyone likes. The average weight of one beet is 180–350 g. The total yield is 7–9 kg/m².

Cylinder

An achievement of breeders twenty years ago. The variety is recognized as suitable for cultivation in all regions. Popular with both amateur gardeners and farmers.

Cylinder is a mid-ripening beet variety. Approximately 120 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to harvesting. Most suitable for canning and long-term storage.

Having just appeared, Cylinder beets almost immediately gained incredible popularity among domestic gardeners

Root vegetables, as the name suggests, are cylindrical in shape. The average diameter is 4–7 cm, length is 12–16 cm. Weight varies from 250 g to 600 g and depends on growing conditions. The taste is excellent. Other advantages are high yield (8–10 kg/m²), low percentage of root crops being rejected. The inherent shape of the beet variety makes it possible to compact the plantings. A significant drawback is sensitivity to low temperatures. If seedlings are subject to return spring frosts, mass flowering is very likely.

Video: description of beet variety Cylinder

Cardial F1

A recent achievement of French breeders. It is recommended to plant the hybrid in the European part of Russia.

Beetroot Cardial F1 is very good in any dish

Medium ripening hybrid. Root vegetables are close in shape to a ball. Suberization is moderate. Weight varies from 210 g to 350 g. Sugar content - 10.3–12.6%. The percentage of non-commercial products is 3–12%.

Kestrel F1

A French hybrid, recommended in Russia for cultivation in the Volga region, the Caucasus and the North-West region. Suitable for long-term storage. The harvest matures in approximately 120 days. The hybrid belongs to the mid-season category.

Kestrel F1 beets are tolerant of transplanting and diving

The roots are almost round, suberization at the base is moderate. One beet weighs 205–375 g. The sugar content is relatively low - 5.7–10%. The percentage of defects is within the norm - 4–16%. The undoubted advantage of the variety is the presence of high immunity. Beetroot rarely suffers from diseases typical for the crop. Also, unlike the vast majority of other varieties, it tolerates picking and replanting without much stress.

Oxblood

Another recent achievement of Russian breeders. The purpose is universal. This beet is also characterized by good keeping quality. A variety from the mid-season category.

Beetroot Ox's blood is a universal root vegetable

Root vegetables are round. Suberization at the base is moderate. The weight of one beet varies from 145 g to 240 g. The taste is wonderful. The sugar content is low - 8–10.5%.

The variety is valued for its consistently high yield, suitability for long-term storage, good frost resistance, and resistance to flowering. Root crops ripen in 110–120 days.

Video: review of beet varieties without light rings

Soil preparation

If you have chosen the “Boyarynya” beet variety, then in order to get a good harvest, you need to plant it correctly. It begins, of course, with preparing the soil. There are some specific rules to follow:

The plot of land should be well lit. If you plant beets in the shade, they will have large tops and small roots with poor taste.
Pay attention to the acidity of the soil. For this vegetable it should be neutral. The approximate pH level is about 6-7 units. Alkaline soil will promote rotting of fruits, and an acidic environment will slow down the development of plants.
If it is necessary to reduce the acidity level, then ash can be used for this.
Do not under any circumstances spoil the soil with organic fertilizers. Beets are one of the few vegetables that perfectly absorb all nitrates.
Prepare the soil for planting only in the fall. Dig this place up. Add manure, compost or bird droppings to the soil.

Harvest and storage

Initial technical maturation occurs already in July. But, if the crop is planned to be sent for storage, it is better to harvest it at the onset of biological maturity, in the fall. Before storing, root crops are cleared of soil and dried. The tops should not be cut off completely; it is advisable to leave a small tail 2–3 cm long.

Root crops are treated with a clay solution and placed in sand or covered with a layer of clay. Then the beets will not spoil and become soft. For long-term storage, keep it cool and provide an average level of humidity.

Did you know? Until the mid-18th century, sugar was obtained only from sugar cane. The German scientist A.S. first proposed using beets for these purposes. Marggraf.

The Boyarynya beet variety is an excellent choice for those who want to get a large harvest of sweet and shelf-stable root crops. Thanks to its good germination and ease of cultivation, this plant is suitable even for novice gardeners.

How to determine soil acidity

Beet (beetroot) “Boyarynya”, as mentioned above, prefers neutral soil. Many gardeners have problems determining acidity. This can be done even without special laboratory tests. To do this you need to do the following:

Look around the area and see what kind of weeds are growing around. If you see horsetail, plantain or wild sorrel, then it is definitely an acidic soil.
Monitor the condition of the beets while they are growing in the garden. If clearly defined red veins appear on the tops, then the soil is alkaline. In a neutral environment, the petioles are usually red and the leaf blade is green.

Soil and place for planting "Boyaryni"

The soil must be prepared fertile and loose. Be sure to have a neutral acidity level (PH - 6-7 units). In an acidic alkaline environment, plants will develop more slowly, and the fruits will show signs of rotting.

The plants themselves will help determine the acidity level. If the nearby weeds are plantain, horsetail and wild sorrel, then the soil in the garden bed is acidified. Bright red veins on beet tops are a sign of alkaline soil. On neutral soils, beets will grow green tops with juicy burgundy stems.

Advice! The acidity level will help reduce the ash.

In the fall, the chosen planting site is dug up. The earth is limed and dolomite flour or ash is added. Fertilizers are applied:

compost;
manure;
bird droppings.

Beet seeds
You should not use a lot of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, since beets are one of those crops that can accumulate nitric acid salts (nitrates). Nitrogen is permissible only in the early stages of crop development, when the root tubers have not yet begun to gain strength. Mineral fertilizers for beets must contain boron. This element will prevent the formation of internal (heart-shaped) rot in the fruits. Phosphorus and magnesium are also important. The bed is mulched with peat and small sawdust. This way the soil will retain moisture longer and there will be no crust left after watering.

Advice! Water the beet planting with a wide watering can. This will not clog the soil, and the moisture will be evenly distributed over the surface.

The beet bed must be located in a sunny, well-lit place. In the shade, plants will actively grow their tops to the detriment of root crops. Clay areas with constant stagnation of water or low groundwater flow are not suitable. Excessive moisture is harmful to root crops.

Sowing seeds

In order for “Boyarynya” beets to sprout, reviews of which are mostly positive, the temperature must be at least 10-12 degrees Celsius. This variety is not afraid of frost. If you are going to use beetroot for cooking in the summer, then you need to plant it in the second half of May.

Need vegetables for long-term storage? Then the optimal soil temperature should be only 5-6 degrees Celsius. Beet seeds of this variety can be sown before winter. In this case, you will get an early harvest of beetroot.

Useful qualities of table beets

The appearance of beets as a garden crop coincides with the beginning of our era. The sweet root vegetable was widespread in the Mediterranean, Babylon, and Ancient Greece. Beetroot came to Kievan Rus in the 10th century and since then our table has been unthinkable without it.

Beets were so revered in ancient times for their benefits and beauty that they were given as a gift to the gods

Borscht and vinaigrette are impossible without beets; there is even a separate dish “dedicated” to it - beetroot soup. And the famous “herring under a fur coat”? Rarely does a New Year's holiday go without this original and popular dish. Moreover, cooks and housewives are unanimous in their opinion: the top layer in the classic version of this culinary masterpiece should be beets - and only beets!

Beets are tasty due to their fairly high sugar content (in some varieties up to 10–15%). In addition, it is very useful and serves as a natural cure for many ailments. Beets help fight even such serious illnesses as Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis.

Another beneficial property of the red root vegetable is becoming increasingly relevant in our time, when environmental problems come to the fore, and industrial pollution of water and air has already become a reality in many regions. Beets have the ability to cleanse the human body, remove heavy metals and radionuclides from it.

And if you consider that it also helps to increase hemoglobin in the blood and normalize blood pressure, then it can safely and without exaggeration be called a medicinal plant. But, like all other vegetables, beets will bring benefits only when they are grown in compliance with all agricultural standards.

Beetroot has medicinal properties: it removes heavy metals and radionuclides from the body, increases hemoglobin and normalizes blood pressure.

It is no secret that many vegetable producers sin with excessive use of fertilizers and growth stimulants in pursuit of a beautiful and early harvest. Therefore, you can be completely confident in the benefits of beets if you grow them with your own hands.

Video: growing beets from planting to harvesting

Care

Several shoots may appear from one sown seed. Because of this, as soon as everything sprouts, the beets must be thinned out. Many experienced gardeners do not advise pulling everything out right away, because the sprouts may turn out to be weak and disappear. After about a month, the procedure is repeated, and a distance of about 10 cm is left between the plants. If this is not enough, then at the end of summer, thinning is carried out again so that the root crops have time to gain mass.

Fertilizing and watering are carried out as necessary. It is imperative to loosen the soil so that a crust does not form on the ground. Usually beets do not cause any trouble in caring for them.

Agricultural technology varieties

“Boyaryna” seeds are sown in open ground as soon as the soil warms up to 8-9 C°.
In central Russia this is the last ten days of April, the beginning of May. Spring frosts are not scary for hatching seedlings. The seeds are scattered dry or soaked for a day in a weak manganese solution or ash solution. To obtain faster germination, beet seeds are kept in warm water for at least 6 days. Germination of dry material will require a little more time and good daily soil moisture.

Beet seeds are planted at a depth of 2 cm; if the soil is very loose, then increase to 4 cm. Sown in one or several rows at a distance of 20-25 cm. Mixed planting can be done. Place the beets in the same bed with onions, carrots, and celery. Such plantings are easy to care for and look very interesting.

Advice! To make beets sweet, water them with salted water 2-3 times during the summer.

Young shoots are weeded and thinned. There must be at least 10 cm between grown plants for full development and weight gain. The procedure is performed several times over the course of a year. Some people plant the plants left over after thinning the beds. After a few days, the beets easily take root in the new place. The difference in growth and development disappears very quickly.

Beet Boyarynya

The first technical ripeness occurs already in July. If you plan to save the harvest until spring, then harvest it with the onset of biological ripeness of the fruits in September. To harvest root vegetables, choose a dry, non-rainy day. Before storing for long-term storage, the beets are cleared of soil and additionally dried. The tops are not cut off completely, but leaving a small “stump” of 2-3 cm.

Beneficial features

Do you know the benefits of “Boyarynya” beets? Like all other varieties, these root vegetables are famous for the following properties:

Prevention of vitamin deficiency and scurvy. Especially you should not neglect the tops from which you can cook soups.
The vegetable is useful for anemia. To do this, drink beet juice together with carrots and radishes.
Used for iodine deficiency, as well as for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Beets are necessary for those who have hypertensive heart disease, as well as excess magnesium.
Dried root vegetables help cope with ulcers and tumors. To do this, they should be applied to the wound.
Prevention of cancer.
Helps reduce blood pressure.
Prevention and treatment of rickets.

In order for beets to help maintain health, it is recommended to consume about 6 kg of fresh beets per year, and 16 kg of boiled beets. The calorie content of the product is 45 kcal.

How to get a high yield of “Boyarynya” beets

Compliance with the following agrotechnical conditions will allow you to grow a high yield of root crops:

1. Cultivation of “Boyarynya” beets requires choosing a site with fertile, loose and well-drained soil with neutral acidity – pH 6-7.

Attention! The "Boyarynya" variety, like other types of beets, do not grow on clayey, highly alkalized or acidic soils.

Beets grow well in the sun and partial shade; onions, tomatoes and potatoes are suitable as predecessors. On soils with high groundwater levels, “Boyarynya” is best grown on ridges.

2. Since beets can germinate in soil heated to + 8°C, they can be planted starting from the end of April. The standard planting method is in rows in one or two lines, with 30 cm row spacing. Planting depth is 2 cm. Before planting, “Boyaryna” seeds can be soaked overnight in an ash solution.

3. Proponents of mixed plantings recommend lining up beds with beets with cucumbers, celery or different types of onions. Such plantings look interesting and do not interfere with each other.

4. With thickened “Boyaryna” crops, it is necessary to carry out 2-3 thinnings, achieving a distance of 10 cm between growing root crops.

Attention! To improve the commercial qualities of the root crop, beets must be regularly watered, fed, and loosened.

Bird droppings, green fertilizers, ash, and mullein are widely used as organic fertilizers for beets. Among mineral fertilizers, it is recommended to give preference to potassium and phosphorus, as well as those containing magnesium, boron, and manganese. The only exception is nitrogen fertilizers - they are applied only at the germination stage, and only in small quantities. Mulching beet beds with peat or sawdust will retain moisture in the soil and prevent the formation of a soil crust. To repel pests from beet beds, they should be periodically dusted with chalk or ash. The best way to water beets is sprinkling; it is recommended to do it in the evenings, especially during hot periods.

Beetroot can be planted from the end of April

5. Beetroot is harvested in dry weather as needed, starting in July. Mass collection of "Boyaryna" with subsequent storage is carried out after the root crops reach biological maturity - in September.

Attention! For better preservation of root crops, the dug up beets are dried, removing the tops and leaving a stump 2-3 cm high; the beet root is not removed. After this, the root crops are stored in the cellar.

Negative qualities

But “Boyarynya” beets bring not only benefits to humans. Reviews from gardeners and doctors indicate that the vegetable can have a negative impact on health. You should pay attention to the following contraindications:

It is not advisable to consume beets if you have urolithiasis.
It should not be eaten by people who have a weak stomach. Beets cause severe diarrhea. In the future, chronic diarrhea may develop.
You should not take freshly squeezed beet juice alone. This can cause spasms in the blood vessels.
Frequent consumption of beet promotes the accumulation of nitrous acid, which can cause harmful bacteria to develop in the body.

Beetroot of different ripening periods

One of the main criteria that a gardener focuses on when choosing is the ripening period of beets.

Early beets

Early varieties, when planted in early April, produce a harvest as early as July, and some even at the end of June. They do not differ in keeping quality; their taste cannot be called outstanding. The root vegetables are smaller than other varieties, weight varies from 200 g to 500 g. These beets are best suited for salads and making juices.

Modana

The recommended region for growing this beet is the North Caucasus. Productivity - 5–7 kg/m².

Modana beets are characterized by a very high percentage of marketable root crops

The roots are flattened, suberization is moderately pronounced, as are the rings in the pulp. The weight of one beet is 250–370 g. The taste is not bad, the pulp is juicy and tender. Sugar content is average - 8.1%.

The vinaigrette

One of the new products of Russian selection. Preferred regions for cultivation are Central and Volga region.

Beet Vinaigrette is one of the recent achievements of Russian breeders

The root crop is close in shape to a ball. Suberization is almost absent. The average weight of one beet is 180-240 g. The sugar content is quite high - 11.5-12%.

Red ball

One of the earliest beet varieties. The harvest can be harvested within two months after germination. Valued for its good yield, resistance to heat and drought. Rarely affected by coloration.

Red ball beets are one of the first to bear fruit

The root vegetables are spherical, with dark scarlet skin and pulp, without rings. Average weight - 300–500 g. The pulp is very juicy, tender, suitable for fresh consumption.

Nochowski

Beetroot comes from Poland. It entered the State Register of the Russian Federation twenty years ago. It is recommended to cultivate it in the Volga and Black Sea regions. The suitability of the variety for making juices and baby food is especially noted.

Nochowski beets are very suitable for preparing baby food

Suberization of rounded root crops is moderately pronounced. The weight of one beet is 150–375 g. The variety does not suffer from flowering. Productivity is average - 2.5–4.5 kg/m². It is stored quite well for early beets.

Bolivar

Dutch variety, preferred growing region - North Caucasus. Despite its early ripeness, it is recommended for long-term storage.

Action

Variety from the Netherlands. There are no restrictions regarding the growing region. Tolerates drought well.

Action beets in Russia can be grown almost everywhere with the exception of regions with arctic and subarctic climates

Root crops are almost round, suberization is insignificant. The weight of one beet is 240–350 g. Sugar content is 11%.

Mid-season beets

Medium-ripening beets are usually planted in the first ten days of May. The harvest is harvested at the end of August or September. It ripens within 100–110 days. Most of these varieties are valued for their taste. The root vegetables are quite large - 350–550 g. The shelf life on average is 5–7 months. The purpose of such varieties is, as a rule, universal.

Borscht Dona

It was included in the State Register quite recently, in 2022. Its cultivation in the North Caucasus is recommended.

Borschovaya Dona beets are very suitable for preparing the corresponding soup

The roots are spherical, suberization is moderately pronounced. Average weight - 195–335 g. The pulp is pinkish-red, with clearly visible light rings. Sugar content is quite high - 10.3–11.1%. The percentage of non-commercial root crops is minimal - 3–7%.

Delicatessen

The variety is suitable for canning and stores well. Root crops are regular in shape, round. The average weight of beets is 230–515 g. This is largely determined by the growing conditions. The pulp is very tender and juicy. It has high sugar content.

The yield of Delicata beets strongly depends on agricultural technology and climate in the growing region

This beet almost never suffers from rot. But it is very demanding when it comes to watering. Productivity strongly depends on agricultural technology, ranging from 3–8 kg/m².

Incomparable A463

In the State Register since 1943. It is recommended to plant it in the Central region and the Urals. The name of the variety is fully justified by its characteristics, which happens quite rarely. This is truly one of the best varieties of beets - tested by several generations of gardeners.

Beetroot Incomparable A463 fully corresponds to the name, which happens quite rarely

The roots are strongly flattened. The pulp is very tender. The average weight of a root crop is 150–400 g.

The variety is never affected by cercospora blight and has good resistance to flowering and stemming. It tolerates cold weather well and can be stored until next spring. The only drawback is that it does not tolerate heavy soils.

Cold resistant 19

Achievement of Belarusian breeders. In Russia (from the point of view of the State Register) it can be grown everywhere except the Volga region.

Beetroot Cold-resistant 19 has good immunity, but it still does not have absolute protection against diseases

The root vegetables are quite small (145–220 g), flat-round. The pulp is very juicy, tender, and has an excellent taste. But the yield is not too high - 3.3–4.2 kg/m². Immunity to diseases typical of the culture is not bad, but not absolute.

Podzimnyaya A 474

The variety was bred in the USSR in the 50s of the twentieth century. It is valued for its keeping quality, suitability for sowing before winter, absolute resistance to flowering and good resistance to other common diseases.

Beetroot Podzimnaya A474 is suitable for autumn planting

Root vegetables are round. Average weight: 210–250 g. They are suitable for processing and canning.

Globe F1

In addition to excellent taste, the hybrid is characterized by high sugar content and an increased ability to remove radionuclides from the body. It is also valued for its good shelf life and consistently high yield.

Beetroot Globus F1 is recommended for poisoning the body with half-life products of radioactive substances

Root vegetables have a regular spherical shape, thin skin. The pulp is very tender. The average weight of one beet is 255–490 g.

Valenta

Cultivated mainly in the North-West region. Beets are mostly single-seeded, which eliminates the need to thin out plantings and pick up seedlings.

Valenta beets have rather unusually shaped leaves.

Root vegetables are slightly suberized. The vegetable weighs on average 170–330 g. The taste is good, the sugar content is high (13–14.1%).

Late beets

Late ripening varieties are planted in the ground on the 20th of May. Root crops ripen at the end of September or October. The growing season is 120–135 days. They are the largest of all (400–600 g), and the taste is outstanding. Such varieties are also valued for their keeping quality; the normal shelf life for them is 7–9 months. Most often they are intended for this very purpose. They are also good for preservation.

Citadel

A universal-purpose variety, bred in the Czech Republic. Requires sufficient lighting and regular watering. A characteristic feature is the small number of leaves in the rosette.

Citadella beets have a rather rare rosette of leaves.

Root crops are cylindrical in shape, reaching 20–25 cm in length. On average, beets weigh 360–500 g. The taste is excellent, as is the presentation.

Red Cloud F1

Hybrid from the Netherlands. It has been listed in the Russian State Register for more than 20 years. It is not recommended to plant it east of the Urals.

Red Cloud F1 beets - an achievement of one of the most famous agricultural companies in the world

The root crops are slightly flattened and small for late beets (160–215 g). Pulp without light rings. The taste is excellent, the yield is 4.5–5 kg/m². The hybrid does not suffer from rootworm, but quite often suffers from cercospora.

Bicores

A universal variety from the Netherlands. In Russia there are no restrictions regarding the growing region. Tolerates heat and drought well, and is resistant to flowering.

Beetroot Bicores does not particularly suffer from heat and drought

The roots are round, slightly suberized. Beets weigh 160–320 g. The pulp has a very good taste. The sugar content is high - 11–18%.

Front

The variety was bred in Denmark and is not much different from the Dutch Cylinder described above. The weight of the root crop is 250–600 g, diameter is 4–7 cm. Suitable for long-term storage, good for canning.

Frona beets are practically a “clone” Cylinders

Matrona Zedek

A variety that is recommended to be cultivated in the Volga region and the Far East. Valued for its good taste and ability to tolerate waterlogged soil.

Matrona Sedek beets produce a harvest even in waterlogged soil

Root vegetables are flattened, red-burgundy. Suberization is moderately pronounced. The weight of one beet is 160–300 g.

Packaging

You need to choose only high-quality seeds. Boyarynya beets are sold in special packages. Each pack contains 2 grams of seeds. Before purchasing, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date. The germination of plants will depend on this. The cost of one pack of seeds is about 15-20 rubles. Additionally, the price depends on the manufacturer.

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Mondoro F1

A new Russian mid-season hybrid of vegetables, resistant to common diseases and pests. Pleases owners with its harvests, 2.7-5.1 kg. This is a plant with a semi-erect rosette of leaves; it attracts with unusual red veins on the leaves. Its fruits are small, smooth, weighing 180-270 grams, and have sweet and delicate purple pulp.

Mashenka

Single-seeded, mid-season, with a rosette of semi-erect leaves. The fruit of the variety is cylindrical, long, with a medium suberization of the head. The rosette of leaves is semi-erect. The beet pulp is red, with medium-sized rings. Fruit weight - 330-450 g. Very tasty. High marketable yield, one and a half kilograms higher than the standard one, which is 6.9-9 kg.

Milady F1

Single-seeded, mid-season (around 110 days), its shape resembles a cylinder. The root vegetable weighs 380-450 grams, the flesh is red, and has an excellent taste. The plant has an erect rosette of leaves. Productivity - 3.7-5.6 kg. Total sugar content: 10.3%. The variety produced a maximum yield of 7.5 kg.

Reviews

Reviews about this beet variety are mostly positive. Gardeners and vegetable gardeners note that Boyarynya beets produce good yields. The fruits grow large, without rings. Beets have a good, sweetish taste. Moreover, it can be noted that it is very juicy.

The Boyarynya variety appeared on the market several years ago and was loved by many gardeners. Now it can often be found in garden beds.

Many people note that “Boyarynya” beets are not picky in their care and produce a good harvest even in not entirely favorable conditions (cold weather, unfertilized or acidic soil, etc.).

Farmer reviews

The popularity of the vegetable is growing every year. Gardeners leave only positive reviews:

Sergey, Karpinsk: “For our region, when summer is only one full month, there is no better beet variety than Boyarynya. We plant the seeds at the end of April–beginning of May, the germination rate is always high. The color and taste of the fruits are wonderful, and they are stored for a long time. I recommend it to every gardener."

Polina, Tver region : “This root crop is modern and reliable, grows with virtually no special care required. It tolerates temperature changes well and produces large yields of burgundy fruits. The collected vegetables are stored in the cellar all winter. Beets are good in salads, vinaigrettes, and borscht.”