Beetroot is a popular and nutritious vegetable grown in Lithuanian gardens. It is very important to choose the right sowing time for a rich and high quality harvest. In this article, we will discuss when it is best to sow beets in spring and summer so you can enjoy fresh vegetables throughout the season.
How to sow beets in the spring?
Spring is the main time of beetroot sowing. The optimum time depends on the weather conditions and the soil temperature:
- For an early harvest: You can start sown beetroot as soon as the soil warms up to +8-10 ° C. Usually it happens in late April or early May. Early sown beetroot is for quick consumption and is not very suitable for long storage.
- For winter storage: It is recommended to sow beets to store during the winter in mid -May or even early June. Later, sown beetroot holds better and accumulates more nutrients.
- Stage sowing: You can sow them in a few stages every 2-3 weeks before mid -June, for a permanent harvest of fresh beetroot.
It is important to note:
- Frost: Beetroot is sensitive to frost, so make sure that the last spring frost has gone before you sow.
- Soil preparation: Beetroot loves fluffy, fertile and well -drained soil. Before sowing, the soil should be dug, fertilized with compost or other organic fertilizers and smooth.
- Sowing depth and distance: Sow beet seeds at a depth of 2-3 cm, leaving a distance of 5 to 10 cm between the seeds in a row and 20-30 cm between rows.
How to sow beets in the summer?
Beetroot can also be sown in the summer to get late harvest in the fall:
- For the autumn harvest: Late beetroot varieties can be sown in early June. Such a harvest is perfect for storage over.
The optimal time of beetroot sowing depends on when you want to harvest. For early harvest, sow in the spring as soon as the weather conditions allow and winter storage in mid -May or early June.
The key is to consider the weather conditions, the temperature of the soil and the peculiarities of the selected variety. Properly chosen sowing time will ensure rich and healthy beetroot harvest.
In addition to the proper sowing time, it is important to keep in mind the proper care of beetroot. Weed regularly, shake the rows and water in dry air.
Beetroot loves moisture, especially in stages of germination and root formation. It should also be monitored to see if pests or diseases are not attacked and preventive or healing measures are taken in time.
Proper care will help the beets grow healthy and grow abundant harvest.
Source: https://www.bc.ua/
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