If you plan to sow beets in the winter, make sure that the seeds you choose have good germination, are large and full-bodied.
Expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh does not recommend using your own seeds for this purpose. It is better to sacrifice the principles of economy and choose high-quality varietal seed material. A worthy option is pelleted seeds: thanks to additional protection, the risk of their death is reduced to a minimum.
Look for varieties in the store that do not form flower stalks when exposed to low temperatures.
Beet varieties for winter sowing
For winter sowing, "Kholodostoykaya-19" is suitable, which is a mid-season variety. You will be able to harvest in 65-75 days after the emergence of shoots. This variety is valued for its taste, resistance to cold and flowering. By the way, it also stores well.
The name of the variety "Podzimnyaya A-474" speaks for itself. The mid-early beetroot takes 55-100 days to ripen after the shoots appear. "Podzimnyaya A-474" is cold-resistant and resistant to cercospora and the formation of flower stalks. Its taste and shelf life are also valued.
Beetroot of the Egyptian Flat variety is mid-season: from germination to technical maturity it takes 95-120 days. It is often chosen due to its stable high yield, excellent taste and ability to resist the appearance of flower stalks. The variety is suitable for growing in any region.
The beet varieties zoned for northern regions include "Polar Flat K-249". It takes from 50 to 90 days (after emergence) for root crops to form. The root crops of this variety are resistant to cold, flowering and even such a pest as the root eater.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
