Garden crop called beetroot Pablo F1 is not only healthy, but also tasty for many vegetable lovers. A feature of this product in terms of composition is the accumulation of such a component as betanin. Such material helps to accelerate the excretion of various radionuclides from the body.
If we consider the features in terms of plant care, it is completely unpretentious and does not require special attention, can withstand low temperatures and at the same time give a good harvest. Due to the fact that the plant steadily resists various diseases, the plant provides its owner with not small fruits. Further in the article we will reveal more widely all the features of Pablo F1 beet and provide a detailed description and photo of the vegetable.
Characteristics and description of the variety
First of all it is worth noting that This variety is a hybrid and was first bred in Holland. Recently, it is often grown on a large scale. The growing season lasts about 105 days. Low temperatures will not damage the plant, it is also resistant to low temperatures, lack of moisture, many major diseases, and also grows well in almost any type of soil.
The fruit of the culture after harvesting can be stored for a long time and retain positive properties, it is also good at transportation.
Experts note a fairly high level of yield of beets, about 700 centners per hectare. Fruits have a solid wall, the average weight of the fruit reaches about 180 grams, has a round shape and a purple hue.
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Breeding history
A variety of beets called Pablo F1 refers exclusively to the Dutch school of selection. For the first time it was invented by employees of a company called Bejo Zaden. Today, this culture has gained widespread popularity in the world. and in the territory of the former CIS countries. Even those regions where the cold climate prevails can breed this culture.
Difference from other types
Such a factor like a resident of Russia, especially the regions that are located in the north. This quality of the product contributes to the fact that it quickly ripens and produces fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages
In total, this type of beet has only one immediate disadvantage. But the number of positive qualities is very large. Let's start with an inspection of what is more, that is, with positive qualities:
- first of all, it is worth noting the resistance to moderate lack of moisture;
- the fruit of the culture has a large number of positive substances, namely, sugar and betanin;
- a high percentage of yield, about seven kg per square meter;
- the plant does not require the use of special soil for growth;
- the culture and its fruit retains a beautiful appearance for a long time;
- high resistance to various types of diseases;
- the root of a plant can be processed after dying.
The only drawback in this case is that the plant can still be damaged by certain diseases. But such a flaw pursues almost all garden crops.
What and where is it used for?
The fruit of this beet has a pronounced sweet taste.. It is for this reason that the fruit can be used for various types of processing. Beets of this type can be added to many dishes, salads, side dishes of vegetables, as well as in soups.
Step by Step Growing Instructions
Next, we consider the method of growing plants, and in turn we analyze each process. We will look at how to grow a crop with seeds.
- Where and for how much seed can be purchased? Material can be purchased for planting at any respective store. In Moscow, a bag of seeds is somewhat more expensive than in St. Petersburg, 36 and 24 rubles, respectively.
- Landing time. Experts recommend the process of landing itself either in May or in June. More specifically, you yourself will understand depending on the climate in your territory.
- Choosing a landing site. It is very important to choose the right place for landing. A landing place should be well lit, as well as be as spacious as possible. After all, the sun's rays allow this variety to ripen as quickly as possible.
- What should be the soil. As for the soil, we have already said that the plant is unpretentious to a particular type of soil, but if you want to achieve the maximum result in growing, you should listen to the recommendations. The soil in your area should not have an increased acidity. If you improve the soil before planting humus, it will contribute to the fact that the fruit will be tastier and more juicy.
- Landing. Planting seeds should be carried out if the soil is already warm enough. The depth of the pits is no more than 30 cm, and the distance between the pits is no more than 20 cm. After planting the seeds, moderate watering is necessary.
- Temperature. It is also important when planting to choose the right temperature, which should optimally reach about 18-20 degrees above zero.
- Watering. It is worth noting that this beet variety is absolutely not afraid of not large droughts, but again, when the maximum result is achieved, it is worth resorting to rational irrigation. After all, moisture in moderation makes the fruit more juicy.
- Top dressing. Beetroot Pablo does not require an additional type of food. But if you have the desires and the means, then you can add to the soil fertilizer, which contains potassium. This element helps to increase the amount of the crop, as well as reduce the time of ripeness.
- Other vegetable care measures. Special attention should be paid to the rapid weeding of the site and the removal of weeds. This is especially important for the first time when sprouts appear. In order for a plant to grow well, it needs a huge amount of moisture, sunlight and useful elements.
Harvesting
Pablo F1 beets ripen in the end of August or the first decade of September. It belongs to the mid-early plants. Approximately 80 days pass between the emergence of seedlings and the ripening of fruits. From 1 m² they collect 6-7 kilograms of crop.
It is possible to establish the period of harvesting of root crops by their volume and condition of the tops. If the leaves become dry and are taken to turn yellow, and the diameter of the beets reaches 15 cm, it is possible to start work.
Fruits are dug out of the ground with a pitchfork or shovel. Next, they are cleaned from the ground and pruned tops at a distance of 1-2 cm from the beets.
Crop storage
After harvesting it must be stored at a temperature not higher than two degrees.and the humidity should be about 90 percent. For maximum storage comfort for fruits, they can be placed in boxes and covered with a layer of sand. Often, crops are stored in cellars or in special pits, which are about two meters deep. Digging a hole is not difficult, and then placed on the bottom of the board.
Diseases and pests
If the owner has violated the rules of beet care, then it can be exposed to certain diseases and pests:
One of the most common diseases of this type of culture is mosaic. At the same time leaves can become covered at the same time by different spots. In this case, no treatment has yet been found. Therefore, the plant simply dies.- When rusty pads appear on the plant, this also indicates improper care. In this case, the leaves also dry out.
- Beets can affect a disease called peronoporosis. The leaves in this version becomes lighter color, and the reverse side becomes purple.
- The most common beet pests include beet aphids. In this case, the yield becomes much less, and the leaves just curl. But in order to eliminate the pest, you can simply spray the tops with soapy water.
- Also a pest can be the so-called wireworm. Such a character, as a rule, eats with the help of beet fruits, in the process of which they begin to rot.
- Fleas also belong to negative characters for beets of this type. Such pests are able to eat away the leaves of the plant. For preventive measures in this case it is necessary to carry out pollination with DDT powder. It is also necessary to eliminate the weeds on which these fleas inhabit.
One of the most common diseases of this type of culture is mosaic. At the same time leaves can become covered at the same time by different spots. In this case, no treatment has yet been found. Therefore, the plant simply dies.Preventive measures against lesions
Many representatives distinguish the Pablo variety for the reason that it is sufficiently persistent in tolerating pests. Many diseases that are even more serious than the ones above are not capable of damaging the plant. But there has been a defeat of beets by certain species of rodents. In order to scare them away, sprinkle the soil with ashes, or use so-called tobacco dust. You can also reduce rodent damage in advance, for example, in the fall. This process can be carried out in such a case if you make a deep soil digging.
The variety called Pablo F1 is a very productive crop.. Due to the fact that the type of beet is fairly stable in the cold season, and also tolerates drought, it has become popular in many cities of our country. The fruit of the plant is very tasty and well suited for the preparation of many dishes.
