Badger Flame

Season Overview

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.

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