Variety Characteristics
Round shape, Pink-purple colour, Purple stalks, Leaves dark green with a touch of purple, Sweet taste
Soil and Climate
Prefers sandy loam soil with good drainage, likes full sun. Best grown in the cool season starting November.
Planting Suggestions
Prepare bed in advance by mixing in compost or aged manure throughout the bed. Use a stick to make furrows for seeding in the bed either lengthwise or widthwise. When 7-15 days old, thin out seedling that are too close together. At 20 -25 days fertilizer again with compost or aged manure. (After, observe root formation to see if enough fertility if not may fertilize again)
Ideal planting distance: 7-10 cm x 7-10 cm between plants and rows (similar to leafy greens)
Care
Fertilization: 1st time while preparing the bed before seeding. 2nd time at 20-25 day. Use compost or aged manure. (observe the crop to see if enough fertility if not may fertilize again)
Weeding and loosening the soil: When needed, weed and also loosen the soil around the forming root heads.
Watering: Should water evenly in the right amount, not leaving them dry or over watering (observe the planting soil).
Pests and Diseases
No pest or disease problems observed yet.
Harvesting
Can starts harvest beetroots from 90 days after seeding
Seed Saving
As most of Thailand is hot with a limited cool season, seed saving for beetroots may not be possible. However in areas with a longer cold season seed saving should be possible.
