From Geneva - Chard
ma28 (Beta vulgaris var. flavescens)
Description
Dark-green smooth leaves with broad, white, tasty stems. Fairly bolt-resistant. Suitable for cultivation over winter in unheated polytunnel. For this, sowing in July is required.
Variety-specific characteristics
| also available as seed disk | No |
|---|---|
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Beta vulgaris var. flavescens | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium-high |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40-75 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 2 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.