Posted: June 14, 2021
Beet varieties were planted this year in the Lycoming County trial garden. Read the results below, and stop by the gardens to see the results!
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First Planting - April 8, 2021
Avalanche
Seed catalog description: These AAS award-winning snow white roots have all the sweetness of ordinary beets without any bitterness or strong beety flavor that some folks find too potent to enjoy. At 2-3 inches in diameter, the roots are sized nicely for slicing and roasting, can be grated raw into salad, or juiced into the most lip-smacking juice. Avalanche is here to convert even the pickiest eater into a beet enthusiast.
Boldor
Seed catalog description: These luminous golden beets are strides ahead of other yellow varieties. Featuring improved uniformity and vigor, Boldor offers a higher success rate in the garden with consistently attractive, round-shaped roots and yellow-stemmed, light green tops. Sweet and delicious when juiced, shredded in salads, or roasted.
Chioggia
Seed catalog description: An Italian home garden variety with light red, slightly flattened roots and striking interior rings of alternating bright pink and white. A feast for the eyes, the 2-inch round globes are also a sweet treat. With green tops and red stems, they are a colorful addition to the dinner plate.
Cylindra
Seed catalog description: If you want higher yields in the same space as a standard beet, then the long, cylindrical roots of Cylindra are a perfect choice. The 6-7 inch long bulky roots provide plenty of material for canning, roasting, or boiling. Smooth skin is quite easy to clean and peel, while the shape of the root makes it easy to slice. The bold, earthy flavor makes it a favorite in our trials.
Second Planting - May 7, 2021
Spring Color Beet Blend of four varieties:
Red Ace, Touchstone Gold, Albino (white), and Chioggia (red/white stripes)
Boldor (luminous gold)
Seed catalog description: (see First Planting)
Touchstone Gold
Seed catalog description: Striking golden-fleshed beet. Smooth golden roots with bright yellow flesh retain their color when cooked. Excellent, sweet flavor. Leaves and petioles are green. Very good germination for a golden beet.
Cylindra
Seed catalog description: (see First Planting)
