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beetroot 'Rubidus' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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beetroot 'Rubidus'

Beta vulgaris 'Rubidus'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Beta
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

A much superior globe variety to 'Bolthardy', this beet produces firm, smooth, deep red roots with tender flesh and a good flavour. It offers high yields between June and October and has shown excellent bolting resistance

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct between March and July into drills 2.5cm deep and lighly rake over with soil. Thin out seedlings to 10cm spacings. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, flea beetle, Mangold fly (beet leaf miner)

Diseases

May be susceptible to beetroot heart rot, black leg, leaf spot

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years