Sugar Beet
Description
The alternative to sugar cane that doesn't require the tropics to grow. Cultivated as a commercial crop since the 1750s in Poland, this beet is still grown around the world for the extraction of its sugar content. Also ideal for sweetening preserves by putting a few slices in the tin or bottle, in making home wine and as a high energy crop for animals. Sow early spring or autumn to avoid summer bolting.
Matures 90 days from direct sowing.
6340
Beta vulgaris
Information
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-25 | 10-15 |
15-20cm
|
Hardy | 1.2.3 | 200 |
Direct Sow
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Root Crop
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