Badger Flame

Variety

Badger Flame

created by som3rsault at 07.02.2021

Seeds

Not Available

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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Description

Badger Flame Beet is a variety from the USA with a fiery appearance in cross-section. All the herbal sweetness of the beet, without the polarizing earthiness. Red beet outside with a striking bright orange-yellow flame-colored interior and a cylindrical shape about 15cm long. Mild and sweet, also tastes delicious raw. 70-80 days to maturity; 55 days for small beets. Shelf life.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Sow in well-worked soil, at least 13-23°C, keep well moist until germination. 5-8 days to emergence, slower in cold soils. May be sown throughout the season until 8 weeks before severe frost. Separate seedlings to about 5-10 inches apart, depending on desired size. Protect from strong wind/rain/cold. Water evenly, weed regularly. Harvest when roots reach desired size before severe frost.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

25 cm

Seeding depth

1.25 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Angular leaf spot of cucumber

Black spot of roses

Red spot disease

Pests

Beet fly

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