High-yielding table beet "Boyarynya": we grow it ourselves without much hassle

Beets are used in many dishes. This is an indispensable ingredient for everyone's favorite borscht or herring under a fur coat. For many, beet juice is an important part of their daily diet. The vegetable is used in the treatment of numerous diseases, it is especially appreciated in boiled form.

However, whatever the purpose of the root vegetable, it is more pleasant to eat a beautiful and tasty vegetable. Such is the Boyarynya beet from the Russian Bogatyr series, which has a number of positive characteristics. Its strengths include taste and color. Here she has no equal, so the variety has been popular among gardeners for many years.

Description of the variety

The advantages of the Boyarynya variety distinguish it from other fellow root crops. The culture is grown in any area, while its taste and market characteristics remain unchanged.

Origin and development

Russian breeders who have developed another root crop were not afraid to call it with the big name Boyarynya. They probably knew that this beet would become the queen of the many beds. The culture is relatively young but nevertheless popular in all regions.

It is interesting... Red beets have been known since ancient times, and the fruits themselves have not been eaten for a long time. It was valued as a medicinal product that Hippocrates advised for the treatment of many diseases. In ancient Rome, beets were laid out on the table only in front of noble citizens, and the emperor Tiberius Gracchus demanded payment of tribute from the conquered Germans in the form of such vegetables.

Features:

Mid-season variety, full ripening of fruits occurs in 100–120 days. Cultivation is possible in two ways: seedling and non-seedling. The latter method is used by residents of the southern regions.

The yield is high: 3–6 kg of fruits are harvested from 1 m2. The variety is highly resistant to cold weather, therefore, with early planting in the ground, it is not afraid of light frosts.

The culture is resistant to flowering and is rarely affected by diseases, but is susceptible to attacks by beet flies and aphids.

reference! With flowering, the two-year development cycle is disrupted - the beets bloom again instead of forming a fruit.

The crop is recommended for breeding in all regions, including the Urals District.

Fruit characteristics

Fruits are large, even, with high taste. The average weight ranges from 400-550 g. The shape is round, the color is deep burgundy. The skin is thin and tender, but ripe vegetables can be transported long distances. The root crop has a long shelf life.

The photo shows the Boyarynya beet.

The pulp is juicy and tender. No ringiness, sweet, good taste.

reference! The richer the color of the root crop, the more minerals and vitamin C it contains.

How to grow

The value of the Boyaryn lies in the breeding methods. It can be both seedling and non-seedling methods. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Planting seeds in the ground

This method landing - a real find for many vegetable growers. However, there are some nuances here.

To improve germination, the seed is placed in warm boiled water for 5-6 days. Before that, it is pre-disinfected in a weak solution of manganese for 15 minutes.

Seeds are sown to a depth of 2 cm, with loose and light soil, they are buried to 4 cm.The distance between the holes is 5–7 cm, the distance between rows is 25–30 cm.

The soil must be neutral, as the acidic environment provokes rotting of the fruit. The permissible acidity level is 6-7 pH. A litmus test will help to check the indicator. To do this, dissolve a little earth in a glass of water and dip the indicator into the mixture. With a red color, the acidity level exceeds the norm: to fix this, wood ash or dolomite flour is added to the soil.

The place for the beds is chosen in a well-lit place: in the shade, the fruits will not gain the declared weight.

The soil is prepared in the fall, it is dug up and bird droppings or compost are introduced.

According to the rules of crop rotation, beets are not recommended to be planted on those beds where crops from the Solanaceae family previously grew: eggplants, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes - since during growth and development they draw out all the useful substances from the ground. The best precursors of root crops are celery and onions, and if you plant beet seeds after clover, you can get an especially rich harvest.

reference! During the growth of clover, the soil accumulates a large amount of nutrients (potassium and nitrogen) necessary for the development of many vegetable crops.

Planting is carried out from the end of April, since the variety is resistant to frost and takes root at a temperature of +8 ° C.

Sowing seeds for seedlings

Seedling growing method accelerates harvesting by almost a month.

Before planting, the seed is disinfected in a weak solution of manganese for 15 minutes. After disinfection, soak for 2 days in plain water.

The soil is prepared from garden soil and humus in equal amounts. The resulting mixture is disinfected with a dark-colored manganese solution, then laid out in planting containers.

Most often they are sown in wooden boxes with a distance of 3-4 cm from each other and a depth of 2 cm.

The first shoots appear after a few days, they need to provide a sufficient amount of moisture and light. Daylight hours should be at least 14 hours - if there is a lack of natural light, take care of the phytolamp in advance.

The accumulation of moisture will lead to rotting of young roots, therefore, the emerging seedlings should not be poured.

When 2 true leaves appear, the seedlings dive, leaving only strong individuals. Since one seed gives 5 sprouts, the pick is carried out twice. The second time, the transplant is done as soon as 5 real leaves are formed, but often the stage coincides with the planting of seedlings in the ground.

After the first pick, fertilizing is carried out with a full complex of minerals with a predominant nitrogen content.

reference! Nitrogen promotes the growth and development of plants, helps the formation of the root system.

For better adaptation to outdoor conditions, a hardening procedure is carried out. 1 week before planting, the seedlings are taken out into the open air for 30 minutes. Each day, the time is increased by 20-30 minutes.

Further care

Before planting in open ground, the soil is dug up and compost or bird droppings are introduced. Planting pattern: 5-7 cm between seedlings, at least 25 cm between rows. Before planting, the main root is shortened by one third, that is, a second pick is carried out. Planted to the depth of full root growth. If they bend, the depth of the hole is increased.

After transplanting, the ground is abundantly moistened, covered with a film in case the frost returns. After that, the seedlings are not watered or fed for 3 weeks, since all the forces of the plants are focused on adapting to new conditions.

After 3 weeks, the film is removed, mulch is laid on the beds to protect against pests, weeds and retain moisture. To do this, use straw or sawdust. Watered soil in moderation, as the top layer dries out.

reference! Because of the dark red color, the beet got its second name "beetroot".

Thinning is carried out as the bushes grow, maintaining a distance of 20 cm between them.A month later, when the plantings are thickened, the procedure is repeated, but with a smaller distance between the seedlings. If the beds are not thinned, the fruits will be much smaller.

With poor growth of seedlings, they are fed with a full range of minerals and watered, after the beds they are loosened, weeds are removed. Fertilize beets once a month. Minerals alternate with organic ones (bird droppings, mullein infusion or wood ash). The ratio of organics to water is 1:15.

Features of care and possible difficulties

For beets, it is not necessary to allocate a separate bed: it grows well with mixed plantings. Good neighbors for root vegetables are cabbage, onions and celery.

Groundwater slows down the growth and development of the vegetable. This must be borne in mind when planting in such an area, planting beets in a safe place.

According to the rules of crop rotation, the root crop is not planted twice in the same beds, since the next year the fruits will be smaller and less tasty. Good predecessors of a vegetable are pumpkin, zucchini, cucumbers, greens and siderates, but after late cabbage, the beetroot should not be planted.

Loose soil will accelerate the growth of seedlings by filling the roots with oxygen. Therefore, systematic loosening is combined with weeding of the beds. Weeds draw out many nutrients from the ground that are necessary for the full development of a vegetable.

Diseases and pests

The main diseases of the culture include phomosis, powdery mildew, fusarium rot and black leg. The noblewoman is resistant to these diseases, but is affected by pests: aphids and beet fly.

Preventive measures in the fight against the beet fly are the removal of weeds (especially if there are a lot of quinoa on the site) and digging the soil in the fall. With a large accumulation of insects, the preparations "Accord", "Ivanhoe" are used.

Aphids on beets move from bushes where females lay eggs. The pest sucks sap from plant tissues, which is why leaves curl and perish. In the fight against the pest, organophosphate insecticides are used: for example, karbofos.

To avoid the rapid reproduction of insects, the planting must be inspected every day, revealing a change in the state of the plants.

Harvesting and application of the crop

For processing and consumption roots are harvested in July. For long-term storage, they are left in the ground until the end of August. Vegetables peeled from the ground are laid with tops cut by one third.

Boyarynya's application is universal: it not only suits a variety of dishes, but also goes well with raisins, prunes, apples, eggs and peanuts. Beets are added to herring under a fur coat, vinaigrette and other salads, borscht, juices. Winter preparations are made from vegetables: freezing, drying, conservation... Root vegetables do not lose their taste when stewing, in desserts.

You can store the Boyaryn for a long time without losing taste and presentation.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

In this section, we will consider the positive and negative qualities of culture. Its advantages include:

• cold resistance;
• the possibility of breeding through seedlings and the non-seedling method;
• survival in any climate;
• unpretentious care;
• high resistance to diseases;
• good yield;
• great taste;
• the same size of roots;
• versatility in cooking;
• the possibility of long-term transportation;
• long-term storage.

Of the negative sides are:

• susceptibility to attacks by insect pests;
• the need for thinning plantings.

Farmers reviews

The popularity of the vegetable is growing every year. Gardeners leave only positive reviews:

Sergey, Karpinsk: «For our region, when the summer is only one full month, there is no better beet variety than Boyarynya. We plant seeds in late April – early May, the germination rate is always high. The color and taste of the fruits are wonderful, besides, they are stored for a long time. I recommend it to every gardener. "

Polina, Tver region: “This root vegetable is modern and reliable and grows with little or no maintenance. It tolerates temperature extremes, gives large yields of burgundy fruits. The harvested vegetables are stored in the cellar throughout the winter. Beets are good in salad, vinaigrette, borscht. "

Conclusion

Boyarynya beets can be grown both by seedling and non-seedling methods. The variety has a high yield (from 1 m2 of 3–6 kg of root crops), resistant immunity to diseases, bright color, excellent taste and versatility in cooking.

Unpretentious care for the entire growing season and cold resistance allow you to grow a vegetable in any climate.