Bull's Blood

Variety

Bull's Blood

created by Johannes B. at 24.02.2023

Seeds

Not Available

Season Overview

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Description

"Bull's Blood" is an old beet variety that is thought to have originated in the Netherlands from the very old French variety "Craupadine". The whole plant, including the foliage, is intensely red in color. Young leaves can be used for colorful salad mixes. The roots are turnip-shaped, the flesh somewhat curled and very tasty.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Loves loose, humus-rich soil. Germination period: approx. 2 weeks at +10-20°C. Beet loves deep, loose soil.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Angular leaf spot of cucumber

Black spot of roses

Red spot disease

Pests

Beet fly

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