Beets
Red beet is known to lower blood pressure, boost stamina, fight inflammation and reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease.
Production Guide
Adaptability: 16 – 18 oC (mean monthly temperature)
Maturity: 55 – 75 days (AFTER TRANSPLANTING)
Planting Distance: 10 cm X 25 cm
Plant Population (per ha): 400,000 per ha
Seeding Rate: 3kg/ha
Number of Seeds (per gram): 70 seeds
Method of Planting: absolutely direct seeded
Sowing To Germination: 7 – 10 Days
pH Requirement: 6.0 – 6.8
Harvesting:
- uprooted with tops (leaves topped to 7-10 cm)
Potential Yield: 15 – 20 t/ha
Fertilizer Management
- Basal (2 days before planting)
- 1st Sidedressing: (20-25 days after planting)
- 2nd Sidedressing: (40-45 days after planting)
- chicken manure (1 kg/ m2)
- 14-14-14 (3 bags/ha)
- 14-14-14 (3 bags/ha)
- 14-14-14 (20 g/m2)
- 46-0-0 (3 bags/ha)
- 46-0-0 (3 bags/ha)
- 46-0-0 (10 g/m2)
