Red beet can be grown on almost all types of soil, although this vegetable prefers clay soils the most. Red beet is very sensitive to soil pH.Remember that it practically does not grow on acidic soils.We also cannot forget about very careful cultivation.
Contents:
- Substrate preparation
- Sowing beetroot
- Red beet harvest
- Red beet - properties
- How to prepare beetroot leaven?
Substrate preparation
The bed intended for the cultivation of red beet should be deeply dug in the autumn and loosened before sowing. Sowing is carried out when the soil temperature reaches 8-10 ° C (preferably in early April).
Sowing beetroot
In April, beets are sown for early harvest, in May for summer and autumn use, and in June for winter storage.The sowing rate depends on the variety, but on average about 1.2-5 grams of seed per 1 m² are sown. The sowing depth is approximately 1-3 centimeters.
Red beet harvest
Starting from August, we collect red beet roots for winter storage.7-10 cm long roots must be he althy, undamaged and undiluted. Red beetroot should be stored like other root vegetables in a dry and ventilated place, at a temperature of 2-5 ° C.
Red beet - properties
Red beets are also the basic ingredient of beetroot acid, which is a very good source of vitamins and minerals . They can be not only a tasty and he althy drink, but also the basis for delicious and easy to prepare red borscht.
How to prepare beetroot leaven?
To prepare it, wash the beets thoroughly, peel them and then cut them into slices. Pour the vegetables with a summer pickle, which includes water and rock s alt.Add garlic and 2-3 slices of wholemeal rye sourdough bread to the red beetroot in the pickle.After about a week, we can enjoy the taste delicious acid.
