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Beetroot ‘Boldor’ (Beta vulgaris) Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The ‘Boldor’ beet is an early golden variety , prized for its bright yellow flesh , sweet and mild flavor , and lack of blemishes when prepared. It can be harvested young for tender roots or larger for abundant production .

Ideal for salads, roasts and preserves , this beetroot is easy to cook while retaining its beautiful golden color after cooking .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Root Color : Golden Yellow
Texture : Fine and tender
Flavor : Mild and sweet
Maturity : 55 to 100 days
Tolerance : Good adaptation to cool climates
Use : Salads, roasts, preserves

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
Direct sowing from 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost
Sowing possible until the beginning of July (zone 4)
?? Sowing depth : 1 cm
?? Germination temperature : 15-25C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 15 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, on well-drained and rich soil
?? Thinning : After germination to promote good root development

Thanks to its rapid growth and good storage , ‘Boldor’ beetroot is perfect for staggered harvesting throughout the season .

Use and special features

?? A sweet and versatile beetroot
Ideal for raw vegetables, roasted or mashed , it retains its color after cooking.

?? Does not stain
Unlike red beets, it is easier to handle in the kitchen .

? Flexible harvest
Can be picked young for a more tender texture or left to thicken for a larger yield .