Golden Tankard - Beet
Large, elongated, smooth, yellow, cylindrical root. Very sweet yellow flesh. Very good shelf life. Variety also used as fodder due to large root volume.
Sow in pots. After the last frosts and when plants have 5 to 6 leaves, transplant with the root ball, at least 20 cm apart in all directions. For direct sowing, sow in rows 20 cm apart. When plants have 5 to 6 leaves, thin out to 20 cm, keeping the most vigorous. Overgrown plants can be transplanted.
Water regularly.
biennial
Beta vulgaris
From 400 to 600 g
6 grams
From 40 to 60 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
United States