Beta vulgaris 'Blankoma'

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BeetrootVegetableFamily: Amaranthaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Beetroot, Beta vulgaris, is easy to grow and makes the perfect crop for 'beginner' gardeners. Roots are usually cylindrical or globe-shaped, and range in colour from darkest purple-red to pink, yellow and even white. Harvest them when they are young – no bigger than a golf ball – and eat them pickled, roasted, or grated and used in salads. Don't forget the leaves, which can also be harvested – use young greens in salads and older ones blanched like spinach.

Beta vulgaris 'Blankoma' is a fantastic white-skinned variety of beetroot. Roots are round to conical and earthy in flavour, with strong, tall green tops which may be used as spinach.

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Beta ‘Blankoma’ and wildlife

Beta ‘Blankoma’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Beta ‘Blankoma’ poisonous?

Beta ‘Blankoma’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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