Albina Vereduna beetroot is a white beetroot with conical roots. The flesh is dense with a fine texture similar to sweet potato. The taste is excellent and its high level of sweetness will appeal to the gourmets gardeners.
Scientific Name: beta vulgaris
Plant Life Cycle: Biennal
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20C
Germination time in days: 8-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 120-160 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich. light and fertile
Sowing and cultivation: Direct sowing or sowing in plugs at the rate of 3 to 4 seeds per pot. Sow from April under shelter for summer production and sow from July for winter conservation. Thin to a distance of 15-35 cm.