Vereduna Alba (weiss)

Season Overview

Description

'Vereduna Alba' or 'Albina Vereduna' is a white-fleshed, original variety with a sweet, spicy flavor. The leaves can be eaten cooked, like spinach. This variety also has a good shelf life after the leaves have wilted and the lack of betanin, a coloring agent, means that hands and kitchen remain clean.

Growing tips

Germination: After approx. 8-10 days. Sensitive to night frosts. From 8 °C, optimum germination temperature around 16-22 °C. Hoe and mulch regularly, water sufficiently during tuber formation. Medium feeder, avoid over-fertilization. Development time approx. 120-150 days, baby beets (baby tubers) at least 70 days. Variety for summer and fall harvest (sow in mid-July for storage). Tip: Co-planting with dill repels aphids and promotes germination.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

5 cm

Row spacing

25 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm