beetroot Flashcards
1
Q
Named cultivar
A
Beta vulgaris ‘Boltardy’
2
Q
When to sow
A
March/April
3
Q
How to sow
A
2.5cm deep in drills, with 30cm between rows
Thin seedlings to 5cm once the first rough leaf appears. Thin again until the plants have 10cm between them.
4
Q
How to harvest
A
Pull the early sowings as required as soon as they are large enough for eating
5
Q
How to store
A
Roots should be lifted with a dork in October. Twist off the tops and shake the soil from the roots. Store in boxes of sand in a rodent free and frost free shed.
6
Q
how long to store for
A
2 to 5 months.
7
Q
One pest and it’s controls
A
Flea beetle. Use fleece covers.
8
Q
One disease and it’s controls
A
Downy mildew. Use copper/lime dusts when there is dew on the crop. Ensure the crop is planted in a good, enriched soil.
