Monarch
Variety
Monarch
created by Stefanie K. at 27.01.2021
Seed packet
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Description
Large and particularly heavy tubers and excellent internal quality, firm white flesh that remains white even when cooked. The taste is nutty. The tuber is smooth, round, with light colored v skin. Low root set, little cleaning and waste.
F1 Hybrid
Frostproof
Growing tips
Humic, nutrient-rich soil, sunny position, needs plenty of water
Details
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
40 cm
Row spacing
40 cm
Seeding depth
0.5 cm
Companion Plants
Arugula / Rocket
Bean (Broad bean / Faba bean / Field bean)
Bean (Dwarf bean)
Bean (Runner bean)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Caraway / Meridian fennel / Persian cumin
Cauliflower
Chamomile
Chives
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Cucumber / Gherkin
Fennel
Florence fennel / Finocchio
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Leeks
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Oregano
Pak Choi
Soybean
Spinach (Summer)
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Septoria
Pests
No pests
