For culture lovers, breeders are working to develop new varieties that will meet the requirements of summer residents. Pablo F1 beets are popular among vegetable growers due to their cold resistance and unpretentiousness in cultivation.
Criteria for the Pablo variety
A detailed description of Pablo’s beets helps a summer resident to grow the crop correctly. This information reveals the main properties of the variety and characteristics of the plant. The vegetable grower grows it correctly, without making mistakes.
Characteristics of Pablo beets:
- Mid-early variety, ripens within 90 days from the moment of germination.
- The foliage is small.
- Root weight: 110-180 g.
- The diameter of the fruit is 12-16 cm.
- Shape: round.
- The skin is thin.
- The tail is small.
- Root color: burgundy.
- Flesh color: ruby red.
- The pulp is juicy and tender.
- The taste is excellent.
- The aroma inherent in the culture.
- Can be stored for a long time.
Those who like to eat beets will be pleased with the variety, because it retains its beneficial properties even after temperature treatment.
How to plant a crop on a site: choosing a location
The variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground, which is why it is often planted in large quantities on an industrial scale for sale. Pablo's beets are grown with seeds that are sown in the ground, taking into account the characteristics of the region of residence.
The temperature during sowing should be no less than + 18-20 ⁰С. Acidic soil negatively affects the yield of root crops. In order to reduce acidity, it is enough to add a little wood ash and sand to the beds. It will not be superfluous to add humus or peat to the beds.
Manufacturers talk about unpretentiousness beet varieties, in choosing a site for planting. But if you choose a well-lit place, the root vegetables will grow a little faster, and their taste will be a little better.
The area where the following grew before is well suited:
- Cucumbers.
- Potato.
- Garlic.
- Salads.
- Tomatoes.
Before planting, the seeds are checked for the presence of hollow seeds that are unsuitable for growing. Summer residents recommend this method of checking. Take a liter of water, stir 30 g of salt in it. Afterwards the seeds are poured out; those that float to the surface must be removed. The rest are quite suitable for sowing.
The depth of seed placement is 2-3 cm.The row spacing is 25-30 cm, between seeds 7-10 cm. After the seeds are in the ground, the bed is watered.
Features of care
There's nothing easier than grow beets. It is undemanding to care, but to obtain a higher yield the following work should be carried out:
- Loosening. After the plants sprout, the soil is loosened. This is necessary in order to retain moisture and provide oxygen access to the roots. Do this repeatedly, after each watering or heavy rain.
- Watering. Provide the crop with moisture regularly; getting the right amount of water directly affects the yield of the plants.
- Feeding. The culture itself does not require additional minerals. Fertilizing with nitrogen content is limited; it settles in the vegetable and negatively affects human health. Potassium fertilizers perform well; they affect the volume of the crop and accelerate the process of plant development.
- Weeding. Weeds are especially dangerous for small plants; they draw all the nutrients from the soil, causing crops to starve.
Following simple care rules will help you get the desired harvest.
Plant immunity
When choosing a variety, a summer resident pays attention to such characteristics as susceptibility to diseases. The plants are resistant to cercospora blight, bolting, and scab. The root beetle is not afraid of culture.
Timely fertilizing with potassium makes beets practically immune to diseases typical for the crop.
If the plantings are attacked by rodents, which damage both foliage and root crops, the rows of plantings are sprinkled with wood ash or tobacco dust. They use chemicals purchased in specialized stores.
Use in domestic conditions. Productivity of the variety
Housewives call the Pablo beet variety universal. Its root vegetables are used for cooking, consumed fresh and used for preservation.
By following the rules of care, you get 6.5-7.5 kg of root vegetables per 1 m2. The harvest does not depend on weather conditions and soil composition.
Advantages of the variety
The more advantages a variety has, the faster it gains popularity among summer residents. Pablo beets, which have a whole range of positive properties.
Pros:
- Unpretentiousness of plants.
- Undemanding to soil composition.
- Long shelf life.
- There are no white veins in the root vegetables.
- Cold resistance.
- Productivity.
- Excellent taste and versatility of use.
No disadvantages were found in the culture.
Harvesting
Overripe beets lose their marketable appearance and taste characteristics. Therefore, it is necessary to harvest root crops on time.
Signs indicating that the vegetable is ripe:
- The appearance of growths.
- The lower leaves begin to dry out.
- The diameter of the root crop is 15 cm.
The tops are cut off, leaving at least 1 cm in length, otherwise they will sprout in winter, and the shelf life and taste characteristics will deteriorate.
How is this root vegetable useful?
Pablo beets retain most of their nutrients when cooked. For the human body, it has both therapeutic and harmful effects. You should be careful when consuming this crop.
The effect of beets on the body:
- Clears away toxins.
- Strengthens blood vessels.
- Used to prevent diseases of the circulatory system.
- Wounds are washed with fresh juice.
- Affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Causes disturbances in the genitourinary system.
Reduce the amount of product used in food when:
- Gastritis.
- Stomach ulcer.
- Diabetes mellitus.
When consuming the product in large quantities, you should carefully monitor your well-being.
What do summer residents say about the Pablo beet variety?
In addition to the characteristics given by the manufacturer, the vegetable grower is looking for reviews from gardeners who have already grown the species on their plot. Expressing their own opinions, they give advice on growing.
Anya: “I saw a photo of the Pablo beet variety on the website and liked it. The neighbors in the area also advised him to grow it. The first time, as a test, I planted only 1 row. I sown it in the rain and did not soak the seeds. I planted it rarely on purpose so as not to break through. They sprouted on the 8th day. As a fertilizer, I sometimes watered it with a salt solution. In August I made a vinaigrette from root vegetables. I really liked it. I regretted that I didn’t grow enough.”
Mikhail: “Beets must be planted on the plot. The Pablo variety was grown. The root vegetables are smaller than the stated size, but very tasty. They ripened early, looked after as usual, and stored in the cellar. They lasted until spring and didn’t lose their taste.”
Lyudmila: “The whole family loves beets, everyone without exception liked the variety. I took care of her as usual. I liked the fact that the tops did not fall off in the heat. I'm satisfied with the result."
The crop is grown by summer residents for health benefits. Pablo beets are gaining recognition for the fact that they require virtually no effort when caring for them.
