Noire de Lausanne (Black one from Lausanne)
Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris var. conditiva
This old heirloom variety is originally from Western Switzerland. It is characterized by its extremely dark, almost black, fruit. The flesh is firm with an intense flavour. This robust variety also grows well in higher elevations. It is a vigorous and productive variety for beet greens too!
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| Quantity | Portion |
| Family | goosefoot family |
| Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 13 grams |
| Seeds per gram | 77 |
Instructions de culture
Sow in April to early July in rows 30 cm apart. Regular watering promotes germination. You can also transplant seedlings. Later, thin to 10 cm within row spacing. Keep soil loose. Intercrop with bush beans and soybeans. Harvest in August and October.
Growing calendar
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Height
40
cm
Planting distance
10
x
30
cm
Sowing depth
2
cm
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Light soils
