The best varieties of beets for open ground and greenhouses: description, photos, reviews

How to choose a beet variety for a specific region

The climate in the region is the first thing to consider when choosing a beet variety or hybrid. Selection does not stand still; varieties have long appeared that are specially adapted for the Urals, Siberia, and other areas with a sharply continental climate that is not very suitable for gardening. Those living in the southern subtropical regions are luckier. When choosing, they can focus solely on taste, yield, shelf life, and the presence of immunity to certain diseases.

Choosing the most suitable beet variety is not an easy task, especially for a novice gardener.

In central Russia, you can also plant almost any beet. Summers there are quite warm and the climate is moderate. Not only early varieties have time to ripen, but also late-ripening ones (their root crops form in September or even October). Winters here are most often not severe, so autumn sowing is also possible. Beet seeds are planted in late autumn, and they sprout in early spring.

Among the early ripening varieties, Pablo and Bordeaux are the most popular among gardeners living in the European part of Russia. The time-tested Cylinder does not lose ground either. For those who love sweet beets, Regala is suitable. Of the medium-ripening varieties, Egyptian Flat and Podzimnyaya receive invariably positive reviews; the late variety Odnorostkovaya is valued for its excellent keeping quality.

In the Krasnodar region, Stavropol region, Black Sea region and Crimea, varieties that are distinguished by high yields are most often planted. The mild, warm climate makes it possible to achieve the stated indicators. Gardeners also focus on taste. The most popular varieties here are Nosovskaya Ploskaya, Gribovskaya Ploskaya, and Mulatka.

Summer in the Urals is characterized by unpredictability in terms of weather. It often comes out quite cold. Therefore, it is better to play it safe and plant early varieties, for example, Smuglyanka, Egyptian flat. They ripen already in July-August, but the root crops are quite large. Of the mid- and late-ripening varieties, only cold-resistant ones are suitable for cultivation in the Urals, which will not be damaged by quite likely early frosts. The best among them are Slavyanka, Barynya, and Detroit.

Cold-resistant beets are also planted in Siberia and the Far East. Summer there is short and quite cool. There are varieties specially adapted for these regions. For example, Siberian flat, Northern ball. With proper care, they are not inferior in yield and taste to other varieties. A distinctive feature is very good keeping quality.

Choosing the right beet variety is the key to a bountiful harvest

Zepo F1 (Zeppo F1) (Rijk Zwaan)

Photo of beet Zepo F1

A universal hybrid of table beets for early and late sowing. The growing season is 60-65 days.

A plant with powerful leaf apparatus, resistant to diseases. Suitable for growing under or without covering material.

The root crop is smooth, beautiful, round in shape with a small tail. Pulp with a high content of sugars and dry substances.

The advantages of the Zepo F1 beet variety are that it is suitable for mechanized harvesting and can be stored for a long time without losing its commercial qualities.

Review of the beet hybrid Zepo F1 at the Rijk Zwaan seminar

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

Cardial - variety of plant Beetroot

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Information on the admission of Cardial table beets from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 53260, registered 2009-11-30. The variety Beetroot Cardial was included in the register of those approved in 2013. Approved for use in the regions: North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North Caucasus, Middle Volga.

The originator of the Cardial beetroot variety is:

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS (DOMAINE DE SABLAS RUE DU MOULINE-BP 11 30620 UCHAND, FRANCE)

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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.

Taunus F1 (Bejo)

Cylindrical beet Taunus F1

High-yielding hybrid of table beets for storage, processing and fresh consumption. The growing season is 110 days.

A plant with a small root collar and a small leaf rosette, which provide an ideal marketable product.

Root vegetables are cylindrical in shape, leveled, with a smooth skin. The pulp is dark red, without radial rings.

The advantages of the table beet hybrid Taunus F1 are that it forms a high yield in various growing conditions.

Review of table beet Taunus F1 from Leonid A.:
My favorite hybrid. Very beautiful and comfortable shape, and always sweet. I can grow any kind of beetroot, but the hybrid decides a lot.

Detailed description of the original seed Taunus F1

Best varieties for storage

Keeping quality is not inherent in all varieties of beets. A bountiful harvest is not a guarantee of long-term storage. As a rule, late varieties are best stored, but there are exceptions.

Nosovskaya flat

A variety from the mid-early category. Root vegetables are flattened. The pulp is very juicy. The average weight of a vegetable is 205–560 g. This depends on the weather in spring and summer.

The weight of Nosovskaya flat beet root crops strongly depends on how the summer turns out in terms of weather

The variety tolerates drought well and does not suffer from flowering. Productivity - 4–10 kg/m².

Rocket F1

Dutch mid-season hybrid. It is advisable to plant this beet in the European part of Russia and Western Siberia. Valued for its resistance to flowering and drought, mechanized harvesting is possible.

Beet Roket F1 is resistant to flowering and suffers little from drought

The root vegetables are medium-sized (220 g), cylindrical in shape. Suberization is weak. The percentage of rejected root crops is very low - 1–7%. Productivity - 5–7 kg/m². Sugar content at 11.7%.

Madame Rougette F1

The early ripening hybrid nevertheless stores well. It is recommended to grow this beet in the Volga region.

Madame Rouzette F1 beets perform best when grown in the Volga region

Root crops are almost round, suberization is average. The weight of one beet is 130–250 g. The sugar content is not too high - 10.3%. The variety is resistant to flowering and is generally characterized by good immunity. Productivity is 3.5–8.5 kg/m².

Crosby

A variety from the mid-season category. It is resistant to flowering and generally has good immunity. Productivity strongly depends on planting care and weather in summer (3.5–8.5 kg/m²).

Crosby beet yield is highly dependent on planting care

Red-burgundy flattened root vegetables weighing 500–600 g. The pulp is very juicy and tender.

Tenderness

A variety from the mid-season category. There are no restrictions on growing regions.

Beetroot Tenderness has no restrictions regarding the growing region

The roots are elongated, smooth, regular in shape, suberization is mild. The average weight of beets is 160-310 g. The sugar content is relatively low - 7.6-9.7%.

Gypsy

Medium ripening variety. It shows itself best in the Volga-Vyatka region.

Tsyganochka beets are recommended to be grown in the Volga-Vyatka region

Suberization is moderate. The weight of the root crop is 230–370 g. The sugar content is 10.5%.

Bordeaux (Semenaoptom)

Bordeaux beetroot

Medium-ripening varietal table beet. The growing season lasts about 110 days.

The plant is powerful, with dark green leaves and burgundy petioles. The variety is resistant to rot.

Root vegetables are rich red in color, uniformly round in shape and weighing up to 500 grams.

The pulp is dense, juicy, dark burgundy in color, without radial rings.

Bordeaux is a universally used beet that performs well in storage.

The sweetest beets

The high sugar content of root vegetables means they are suitable for processing. These beets are also very good fresh and for making juice. It can also be included in children's diets.

An ordinary miracle

A variety from the mid-season category. The taste of this beet is very balanced, the flesh is tender. Root vegetables are round or slightly flattened, weighing on average 300-450 g. Sugar content - 16.5-17.8%.

Ordinary miracle beets have a very balanced taste

Bravo

A popular mid-season variety, specially bred for cultivation in Western Siberia and the Far East. The variety rarely suffers from cercospora blight, but for some reason the beet flea beetle has a special love for it.

Bravo beets suffer from beet flea beetle attacks more often than other varieties.

Root vegetables are almost round. The pulp is dense, but tender and juicy. Weight varies from 200 g to 780 g. The taste is excellent, the sugar content is very high (15.8–17.9%). The percentage of root crops rejected is no more than 2–8%. Productivity - 6.5–9 kg/m².

Kozak

An early variety, however, it is also suitable for long-term storage. It is recommended to cultivate it in the Central region. Advantages include resistance to cercospora and flowering.

Kozak beets are resistant to cercospora blight and do not suffer from flowering

The roots are elongated, suberization is moderately pronounced. The weight of beets is 180–290 g, sugar content is 15.7%. The yield is not bad - about 7 kg/m².

Mulatto

The most suitable regions for cultivation are the Volga region, the Black Sea region and the Far East. The variety is widely used in cooking, but is also suitable for long-term storage. Mulatto is a mid-late beet. The harvest is harvested 125–130 days after seed germination.

Mulatto beets - a popular mid-late variety

Root vegetables are almost round. Suberization is absent or very weak. Average weight - 160-360 g. Sugar content is very high - 14.2-14.6%. The percentage of defects depending on care is 2–18%. The variety is valued for its keeping quality and transportability, not only by amateur gardeners, but also by farmers. It is also little susceptible to sudden temperature changes.

Video: what Mulatto beets look like

Ataman

The variety comes from Germany. There are no restrictions regarding the growing region. Resistant to color fade. It tolerates low temperatures well, but does not like high air and soil humidity.

Ataman beets are quite cold-resistant, but sensitive to waterlogging

Root vegetables are cylindrical in shape, with smooth skin. Beets weigh about 280 g. Sugar content is 14.8–17.7%.

Video: the sweetest beet varieties

Pablo F1 (Bejo)

Beet hybrid Pablo F1

A mid-early, high-yielding hybrid of table beets that can be sown in two rotations. Ripening period is 90-115 days.

The plant is unpretentious, resistant to bolting and cercospora. It also has good frost resistance.

The root crops are round, 11-15 cm in diameter and weighing 220-450 g. The peel is smooth, dark burgundy in color. The inside of the beets is dark red, without rings.

Pablo F1 is used for growing bunched products, fresh market, processing and long-term storage.

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The best varieties of beets

The best table beet varieties are distinguished by their balanced taste. They are suitable for fresh consumption.

Rival

Medium ripening variety. Valued for its high yield and excellent taste. Small dark red root vegetables with a diameter of only 4–6 cm and a weight of 200–300 g. The pulp is very juicy and tender. The variety is demanding when it comes to watering. Productivity is average - 4.5–7 kg/m².

To obtain a bountiful harvest, Rival beets need to be properly watered.

Andromeda F1

Early variety. The state register recommends for cultivation in the Black Sea region. Single-germ hybrid. The root vegetables are cylindrical, up to 6.5 cm in diameter, very large - more than 680 g. The pulp is very juicy, cooks easily and quickly, and does not lose color during heat treatment. As a disadvantage of the variety, susceptibility to diseases is noted - root beetle, powdery mildew, cercospora blight, all types of rot. This variety is also sensitive to cold. A characteristic feature is the inability to accumulate nitrates.

Andromeda F1 beets cannot boast of good immunity

Kedry

A medium-ripening variety that very successfully combines the excellent taste of root crops with shelf life and high immunity. The root crops are cylindrical, reaching a mass of 320 g. Almost two-thirds of the beets stick out from the ground, this is normal. Productivity is approximately 7 kg/m².

The root crop of the Kedri beet sticks out of the ground by almost two-thirds

Opolski

Achievement of Polish breeders. Mid-season variety. In Russia, it is recommended for cultivation in the Black Sea region and the Central region. The roots are elongated, weight varies from 160 g to 440 g. They are half immersed in the soil. The variety does not suffer from Phoma blight, but can become infected with Cercospora blight. Productivity - 2.5–5 kg/m².

The greatest danger to Opolski beets is cercospora blight.

Black woman

Recommended regions for cultivation are the Volga region and the Far East. Medium ripening variety. Root vegetables are spherical, suberization is weak. Sugar content is 9.7%, but this does not affect the excellent taste.

Negro beets are not particularly sweet, but this does not affect the taste

Detroit (Semenaoptom)

Detroit beetroot

A universal variety of early beets that can be harvested 80-100 days after the seeds germinate.

A plant with a small rosette, characterized by good plasticity, endurance and resistance to bolting.

Root crops are regular, round in shape, homogeneous, with an average weight of 250 g. The skin is smooth, dark red in color. Pulp without radial rings.

The advantages of the Detroit red beet variety are that it is suitable for long-term storage and processing, and due to its beautiful presentation, it is in demand in the fresh vegetable market.

Antifake. Detroit beet seeds

Feed varieties

Fodder beets are grown to provide livestock with food for the winter. Not only the vegetables themselves are eaten, but also the tops. The highest yields are for varieties with root crops in the shape of a cylinder, cone or bag. And the sweetest of them are pink, white and yellow.

The most popular are:

Semi-sugar pink. Medium late variety. In the State Register since 1985. The roots are cone-shaped, the skin is white, turning pink closer to the base. The pulp is snow-white. The variety is valued for its keeping quality and very good immunity.
Marshal. Danish late variety. Recommended by the State Register for cultivation in the Black Sea region, the Volga region, and the North Caucasus. The roots are cylindrical, pale green, the part protruding to the surface has a reddish tint. The average weight of beets is 765 g. It rarely suffers from rootworm, jaundice and mosaic viruses.
Centaur Poly. Mid-late beets come from Poland. It has been listed in the Russian State Register for 20 years. It is recommended to cultivate it in the Black Sea region. The roots are oval, white, greenish on the surface. Of the diseases typical for the culture, it most often suffers from flowering, but is practically not susceptible to the rest.
Eckendorf yellow. In the State Register since 1943. The roots are yellowish, grayish-green on the surface. They protrude almost two-thirds above the ground. The rosette of leaves is very powerful. Valued for its high cold resistance and shelf life.
Hope. An achievement of Russian breeders almost 20 years ago. Recommended for cultivation in the European part of Russia and the Far East. The roots are elongated, dull red. The pulp is snow-white. Valued for its high yield. Prone to powdery mildew and cercospora.

Tonda di Keja (SAIS)

Borscht beetroot Tonda di Keja

Extra-early borscht beet, which can be harvested 75-90 days after seed germination.

The plant is compact, with beautiful foliage. Quickly forms medium-sized root crops.

The fruits are round in shape, with a smooth pink surface. The pulp is white with pink concentric rings.

The advantages of the Tonda di Keja beet variety are that it can be stored for a long time without losing its commercial qualities.

It can be used fresh and for processing.

Review of borscht beet Tonda di Kezha from Alexander G.:
Virus licorice beet, as in the picture.

Camaro F1 (Vilmorin)

Hybrid beet Camaro F1

A mid-early hybrid of table beets for universal use for obtaining products per bunch, processing and long-term storage.

The leaf apparatus is well attached to the root crop. The plant forms a harvest 105-110 days after the first seedlings appear.

Root crops are smooth, uniform in color and size, with a high yield of marketable products. Inside the flesh is a rich dark burgundy color, without radial rings.

Camaro F1 is resistant to stressful growing conditions and tolerant to beet leaf diseases.

Storing the beet harvest Camaro F1

Beet seeds Cardial F1 (Sakata) can be in two types of packaging:

— original packaging (from the manufacturer)

- Seed Supermarket packaging.

If you only need seeds in original packaging, please indicate this in the comments to your order or tell the sales consultant this when placing your order by phone.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the packaging design, color and availability of seed treatment.

If this item does not have a package with a suitable number of seeds, please inform our sales manager - he will try to help you open the package or offer a suitable analogue.

Useful properties of sugar beets

The plant has many beneficial qualities. It helps heal the liver, heart, and cleanses the blood. The fruits are enriched with vitamins A, C, B. In addition, they contain manganese, zinc, iron, manganese, and copper.

This vegetable can be consumed for:

Memory improvements;
Reducing cholesterol;
Cancer prevention;
Increasing the amount of iron in the body.

Drinking beetroot juice daily refreshes the skin. The price of this elixir is affordable for everyone. The root vegetable helped some girls become slim.

Renova (Moravoseed)

Photo of Renova beetroot

Late variety of salad-type table beet for processing and storage. The growing season is 125-130 days.

The plant is resistant to common diseases and flowering. Tolerates negative weather factors well.

The root vegetables are cylindrical in shape, medium in size, up to 15 cm long and weighing 180-350 g. The surface is smooth, burgundy in color, and the internal structure is dark red, without rings.

The differences between the Renova beet variety for storage are its rich color, sweetness, juiciness and, of course, excellent taste.

Kestrel F1 (Sakata)

Table beet Kestrel F1

A hybrid of table beets with unsurpassed taste. Ripens in 115-120 days for spring sowing or in 55-60 days for summer planting.

The tops are erect, bright green, 30-33 cm high. The plant is resistant to spring cold, cercospora and peronospora.

The root crop is round in shape with a smooth dark red surface and a thin tail. The inner pulp is dark red, slightly ringed and has a sugar content of 10-12%.

Kestrel F1 is intended for obtaining bunched products, fresh consumption, processing and storage.

Kestrel F1 table beet in the field