Crapaudine beet - organic
$ 4,50 - $ 15,00
Beta vulgaris, Amaranthaceae
syn. Beet 'Écorce
The 'Crapaudine' beet is a very old variety, already listed in the 17th century. Its dark red flesh is of exceptional flavor, revealing hazelnut and rose aromas when cooked. It keeps very well. A half-long, conical root, it owes its name to its black, wrinkled, rough skin. Tan-green leaves. Slow growth = Late. A variety prized by gourmets.
bag = 125-150 glomerules
20 g = approx. 800 glomerules
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vrai,produced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES, Kamouraska, Qc
Sow 1 cm deep, ~3 cm along the row, leaving 30 cm between rows. Thin to ~15 cm between plants (which can produce a crop of mini beet). We sow in early July for an autumn harvest. Crapaudine' is a little slower than modern varieties. Germination takes 7 to 15 days, at 12°C to 21°C.
| Format | bag, 20g |
|---|---|
| # of the lot for sale | SDP22 |
| Germination rate for 2025 of the lot on sale | 70% |
| Test germination conditions | Dark, 12 to 21ºC, Loam |
| Number of seeds per bag | 135 |
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