Vereduna Alba (weiss)

Approved Data

created by Judith F. at 16.01.2022

Features

Color

white

beige

Taste

tangy

sweet

Location

light: sunny to semi-shady

Soil: permeable soil

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

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.

Non hybrid

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.