Beets are a storehouse of nutrients for the human body. Any of its varieties have potassium, the most important folic acid , as well as vitamin C. Beet-eating has a favorable effect on the digestive system and strengthens the immune system. In addition to root crops, the leaves of young plants are also used in cooking. They also contain many useful elements, such as calcium, beta-carotene and iron. One of the most famous varieties among gardeners is the beetroot "Pablo". More about this variety and its features, we'll talk in this article.
Beet "Pablo F1" is a hybrid of the Dutch company Bejo Zaden. The variety is medium early with a remarkable yield of the crop and is considered one of the best for today. He leads by a combination of taste and rooting quality. Even in winter, after a few months from the time of harvest, the beet of this variety will not change its taste and will not deteriorate.
Characteristics of beetroot "Pablo F1"
This hybrid is medium-early. This characteristic of the Pablo beet makes it suitable for planting in cold regions, because the root crop will have time to form during the warm period even in the northern regions. From the moment of the first shoots to the ripening of the fruit takes about 80 days. The growing season as a whole is 100-110 days. Rosette leaves medium size and has a vertical position.
Description of the appearance of beetroot "Pablo F1"
Appearance - this is not the last aspect, thanks to which this hybrid is so popular with modern gardeners.
Peculiarities of cultivation of "Pablo F1" beet
Seeds of this hybrid are best planted in well-warmed soil in grooves at a distance of 30 cm from each other. The depth of sowing is about 2 cm on average. Growing beet "Pablo" is ideal for fresh consumption, for processing, for long-term storage, and even for beam products.
Another important positive quality of the hybrid is its resistance to cercosporosis and arming. Defeats of root crops of this variety with root-plant or scab are also unlikely.