Robuschka is a vigorous beetroot with strong foliage. The roots are round and smooth-skinned, with an even dark red inside and less zoning than many beets. The flavour is sweet and fruity, so it is good grated raw in salads as well as roasted, boiled or pickled. It suits fresh eating and storage, and the young leaves can be picked as greens.
KIND: Round red beetroot (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva)
ROOT SHAPE: Round, smooth skin
INTERNAL COLOUR: Dark red, little zoning
FLAVOUR: Sweet and fruity
USE: Fresh market, home garden and storage
SEED: Certified organic, open-pollinated
Growing tips: Sow seed directly into loose, well-drained soil in a sunny spot, about 1 to 2 cm deep, and thin the seedlings to about 8 to 10 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and sow in small batches every few weeks for a steady supply. Harvest when the roots reach the size you like. Maturity depends on sowing date, location and season.
Packet of organic seed supplied by Sandveld Organics, certified by ECOCERT.
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