Beets are not only tasty, but also a useful root vegetable, which has a huge amount of vitamins PP, B, betaine and mineral components (iodine, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron). By eating this vegetable, you can improve digestion, metabolism and blood circulation. Beets cleanse the kidneys and blood, reducing the acidity of our body, while also helping to cleanse the liver.
Today, many gardeners prefer such a variety of beets as Pablo, since the roots are very tasty, juicy, the harvest is good and can be stored for a long time. And we will get acquainted with the description and how to grow this cultivated plant later in the article.
Description and characteristics of the Pablo beet variety
Pablo beets are considered a very popular vegetable. It was bred in Holland. But thanks to the excellent properties of the root crop, it became widespread and reached our borders. You can get a crop after the first shoots appear in just a hundred days. Gardeners agree that this root crop is ideal in the ratio of color and shape. It is round and 150 mm in diameter. The average weight of standard beets is about 0.2 kg. The skin of the vegetable is very thin and smooth. The pulp has a bright crimson color, juiciness, tenderness, with a hint of sweetness. In this case, the ringiness of the root crop is completely absent.
This hybrid is considered extremely resistant to shooting and the appearance of various kinds of diseases. Root vegetables are well stored in a cool place and do not lose their taste over several months.
Pablo's beets are not afraid of high and low temperatures, therefore, it can be planted in open ground in sufficiently cold and hot climates. The root crop is especially appreciated for its high yield.
Advantages and disadvantages
It's not a secret for anyone that beetle has a huge number of useful properties and characteristics. In its composition, it contains many vitamins, organic substances and microelements. And the Pablo variety is additionally distinguished by its high content of sugars and betamine.
The main advantages of the root crop include:
- lowers blood cholesterol levels and removes excess fluid from the human body;
- regular eating of this root vegetable will ensure the removal of radionuclides, toxins and slag formations;
- since the root vegetable is a valuable source of iron, its it is recommended to eat with anemia;
- vegetable has mild laxative effect and will help relieve constipation while improving digestion;
- a lot of magnesium, so it good for the nervous system;
- with the use of this cultivated plant, there is also strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
- normalizes liver performance;
- due to the fact that the root vegetable is distinguished by a high amount of potassium, magnesium and iron salts, it helps to improve blood circulation. This vegetable is recommended to be eaten without fail for people suffering from diseases of the circulatory system;
- the number of inflammatory processes decreases and wounds heal;
- normalizes functioning of the digestive tract.
But even with all the positive properties of Pablo there are people for whom the root crop is contraindicated. For instance:
- if a person has metabolic disorders... He suffers from pathologies of the genitourinary system and kidneys, it is better not to abuse the use of this root vegetable in food. All due to the increased content of oxalic acid in it;
- with diabetes it is forbidden to eat beet;
- certain pathological abnormalities of the digestive tractfor example, gastritis is a taboo condition for eating Pablo's root vegetable.
Planting seeds
It is recommended to plant seeds in late spring or early summer. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the weather conditions and the peculiarities of the local climate. The optimal temperature regime for planting seeds is + 18- + 20 degrees Celsius. This plant is not too whimsical, so any soil is suitable in this case. But some gardeners insist on avoiding overly acidic soil. On such a plot of land, the root crop will not be comfortable to develop. The preliminary enrichment of the soil with humus or peat will significantly increase the taste of beets and the amount of harvest.
When choosing a plot of the garden where you will plant a beet, pay attention to spacious and well-lit places. Sunlight will allow the vegetable to ripen faster, as well as get excellent taste and juiciness.
Before planting, the seeds can be further processed. To do this, it is recommended to fill them with a slightly diluted solution of potassium permanganate for a couple of hours. This will not only speed up the sprouting process, but also protect the plant from various kinds of fungal diseases.
It is worth planting seeds exclusively in heated soil. The depth of the bed itself should not be more than 20-30 mm. It is worth leaving about 0.2-0.3 m between individual rows. After planting the seeds, it is recommended to moisten the soil well.
Care and cultivation
Most gardeners say that beets do not need much maintenance. But if you want to get the maximum yield, then you can take some measures to take care of the plants. So, practice shows that after the first shoots appear, it is important to thoroughly loosen the soil. The same manipulations should be done after heavy rain and abundant watering.
Special attention should be paid to the timely weeding of the site and the removal of weeds. This is especially important in the early days when seedlings appear. For a plant to thrive, it needs a lot of moisture, sunlight and nutrients.
Pablo's beets are not afraid of drought, but good watering will not hurt them. The harvest will be better, and the roots will be tastier and juicier. The optimal watering regime for a vegetable is at least once a week. During the active ripening of the beets and the formation of the root crop itself, it is recommended to increase watering up to twice a week.
Pablo's beets do not need additional nutrition. But you can use potassium supplements if you want. This will significantly increase the yield and the rate of ripening of root crops. Whereas with nitrogen fertilizers, you should be very careful and careful. This is because beets tend to store nitrogen. And this will adversely affect the well-being and health of a person who eats such beets.
Features of this variety
- this beet variety is good resistance to the appearance of various kinds of diseases;
- this is a hybrid cultural the plant is very unpretentious... But if you want to get a good harvest, it is recommended to water Pablo's beets abundantly;
- the use of fertilizer for Pablo's beets is also optional... If this is not possible, you can do without additional power.
Diseases and pests
Another advantage of this beet variety is the increased resistance of the hybrid to various kinds of diseases and damage by pests. He rarely throws arrows as is often the case with other cultivated plants. Practically not afraid of scab and root-eaters. And if the root crops are fed with fertilizer based on potassium and phahosphorus in a timely manner, then the vegetable will become practically invulnerable.
Wherein you should be afraid of various rodents, which can damage not only the leaves, but also the tops. To protect a cultivated plant from such a misfortune, gardeners recommend sprinkling the aisles with wood ash or purchased chemical compounds from rodents.
If you dig up the land thoroughly before planting and after harvesting, you can significantly reduce the risk of rodents affecting Pablo's beets.
If you decide to plant Pablo's beets on your land plot, you will definitely not regret it. Root crops will grow large, juicy, tasty and aromatic. But this is all subject to the correct planting and care of cultivated plants. To get a good result, you need to spend a lot of effort and work. But it's worth it.