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Kestrel F1 Red Beetroot - Beta vulgaris

Beta vulgaris Kestrel F1
Beet, Beetroot

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The 'Kestrel F1' red beetroot is a biennial vegetable plant, which is 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in), particularly suitable for early sowings. It is cultivated for its round roots with a very sweet taste and is ideal for raw or cooked salads and juice. The sowing period is from April to May for a harvest 3 to 4 months later.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period April to May
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Flowering time April to June
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Harvest time July to November
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Description

The 'Kestrel F1' red beetroot is a biennial vegetable plant that reaches a height of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) and is particularly suitable for early sowing. It is grown for its round roots with a very sweet taste, and is ideal for raw or cooked salads and juice. The sowing period is from April to May for a harvest 3 to 4 months later.

The yield of this beetroot ranges from 1.5 to 4 kg per m2.

Beetroots are biennial root vegetables. The first year is devoted to the accumulation of nutrients in the root. In the second year, the plant draws from this reserve to produce flowering and seed production. The edible root is harvested in the first year, but if you want it to go to seed, you must reserve some plants and wait until the following year. Sometimes called red carrot or red root, beetroot varieties differ in their colour: there are red, white, yellow, orange, or pink varieties, as well as their shapes, such as cylindrical, spherical, or oval, and their carbohydrate content.

They can be classified into three main categories:

  • vegetable beetroots are usually planted in gardens,
  • sugar beetroots are grown in open fields to extract sugar,
  • and finally, fodder beetroots intended for livestock but also delicious in human diets.

Beetroot is not only a carbohydrate-rich food, but it is also known for its high content of vitamins and minerals, especially potassium.

Storage: once the beetroots are harvested, they should dry out entirely on the ground for a full day. To store them throughout the winter, keeping them in a cool and dark place such as a cellar or pantry is advisable. You can bury them under a layer of dry sand to optimise storage and preserve their taste qualities.


Gardening tip:
beetroots should be planted in full sun and cool soil. To maintain these two conditions, consider mulching around the plants.

Harvest

Harvest time July to November
Type of vegetable Root vegetable
Vegetable colour red
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Flavour Very sweet
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Beta

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

Kestrel F1

Family

Chenopodiaceae

Other common names

Beet, Beetroot

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Biennial

Product reference22521

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Planting and care

For early cultivation: sow in trays from late February to April. The seeds are assembled in glomerules so that several plants will emerge. Transplanting is usually done when the first sowings occur in the ground, usually in April. When the seedlings reach 10 cm (4in) and have five leaves, they should be placed in the open ground, spaced 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart, selecting the most vigorous ones. This method allows for harvesting from May to July.

For seasonal cultivation: sow directly in the open ground from mid-April to July. Beets like cool and loose soil. Start by loosening the soil with a rake. Add some ash if necessary, as beets require a lot of potash. Then, add well-rotted manure or compost to the furrows. Once the seedlings reach 10 cm (4in) and have five leaves, thin them out, spacing them 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart. If you choose to have multiple rows of beets, space them 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart, selecting the most vigorous ones. Harvesting can be done from July to October.

Cultivation: water regularly during hot and dry weather to prevent the roots from lignifying. Beets do not pair well with leeks. However, they can be successfully planted with lettuce, onions, or radishes. Beets are hardy and very resistant to diseases.

Harvesting: in spring, when thinning out the plants, keep the young leaves to be consumed in mixed salads. Otherwise, with planting in April, you will get your first beets as early as July. Harvesting will continue until October for sowings in July.

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Seedlings

Sowing period April to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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