Bernstein

created by Marion Z. at 15.03.2020

Features

Color

red

dark red

Taste

aromatic

sweet

Fruit shape

Spherical with indicated tip

Resistances

robust

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The dark red, round, large, very smooth beet comes from near Bernstein in Burgenland. The flesh is intensely red in color, tastes sweet and is aromatic. Robust even under dry conditions. The young leaves can be prepared fresh or cooked like chard.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Pre-growing in the greenhouse possible from March on root days for earlier harvest. Germination temperature 10-20 °C, germination period 7-10 days. Soil loosening, mulching recommended, if necessary, separate to 10cm, water evenly.