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- Harvesting beetroot: time and hand counts
- A long time span
- The most important steps in harvesting beetroot
- Tips & Tricks
Harvesting beetroot: time and hand counts
Anyone who thinks that harvesting beetroot is child's play and perfectly possible without background knowledge is a mistake. So that nothing goes wrong, the harvesting of tubers requires some basic knowledge. But which are those in detail?
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A long time span
If the beetroot was planted early in March, the harvest may start in May with some luck. However, this also depends on the variety. In May, the roots are still small and delicate. Only from July, the tubers are larger and the harvest is more productive.
When harvesting, it should be noted that the tubers have a diameter between 2.5 and 7.5 cm. This is usually the case from July. The ideal time of day to harvest the beetroot is in the afternoon or evening.
The main harvest season starts in October. In autumn, it should be noted that the beetroot is not exposed to strong frost. It can withstand temperatures down to -3 ° C.
The most important steps in harvesting beetroot
Not only the timing decides on the success of the beetroot about success and failure. When harvesting itself, there are some points to note:
In order to facilitate the harvest, a so-called grave fork can be used as an aid. This will raise the tuber carefully in the soil and push it to the surface. The hands are grabbed and the tuber finally pulled out.
The tubers can be stored refrigerated for several months after harvesting. For example, they can be stored in the fridge or in damp sand in a box in the basement. The quality of the tubers after storage differs depending on the respective variety.
Tips & Tricks
The leaves of beetroot can also be harvested. This should be done early if they are still tender, small (no larger than 10 cm) and low in oxalic acid. But beware: For the tuber to continue growing, not all leaves should be cut off.