Hybrid
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MARAVILLA ANDINA• Beet Hybrid Maravilla Andina is an excellent hybrid beet, selected for summer and fall productions • Leaves are semi-erect, medium size and glossy green color • The roots are globe shaped, beautiful red color and have high sugar content • Used for bunching, greens, root processing and fresh markets • Highly tolerant to Cercospora, Downy and Powdery Mildews |
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MARAVILLA TEMPRANA• This is a great all around beets • Round shape, rich red color fruit • Diameter 6-7 cm • Medium height plant with dark green foliage • Maturity approximately 75 to 85 days • Potential to yield up to 68 tons per Ha under desirable conditions |
Open pollinated
| Variety | Maturity | Top (foliage) | Root | Interior (color) | Remarks |
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| Crimson Globe | 56 | 35-45 cm | Flattened globe, purple red with smooth skin | Red, faint zoning | A bunching variety adopted to warm climates. Resistant to downy mildew. |
| Crosby's Egyptian | 55 | Medium dark green, 35-45 cm | Flat globe, deep purple red with small top-root | Bright red, indistinctly zoned with a lighter color | Widely grown for early market and a bunching beet for summer and fall use. |
| Cylindra | 60 | Rich green, 35-45 cm | Cylindrical, deep red | Deep red, no zoning | Recommended for home gardener and food processor as it has a perfect shape for slicing. |
| Detroit Dark Red (Medium Top) | 58 | Glossy dark green tinged with maroon, 35-45 cm | Globe, dark red, smooth skin, small top-root | Deep red, indistinct zoning | All purpose garden beet variety. Performs well in cool weather. |
| Early Wonder Tall Top | 52-54 | Tall, clear, dark green, 40-48 cm | Flat globe, dark red, small top root | Deep red with some lighter red zoning | This strain has better interior color and it is an improvement over older strains of Early Wonder. |
| Green Top Bunching | 55 | Medium, glossy dark green, 30-40 cm | Flattened round, dark red | Medium bright red with some lighter zoning | Heavy green tops, retains fresh appearance well, popular with home and market gardeners. |
| Ruby Queen | 52 | Short, dull green tinged with maroon, 25-30 cm | Round, dark red, smooth skin, small top-root | Uniform medium bright red, faint zoning | Excellent canner, fine texture and early. |