Beetroot
Latin name:
Beta vulgaris var. conditiva alef.
| Variety | Tested under # | Maturity | Plant type | Roots | Disease resistance | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Color | ||||||
|
Crimson Globe |
TT-0172 | Mid early | Strong tops, height 30 cm | Globe | Purple red | Tolerant to Downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa) | Well adapted to warm climates. Very sweet taste. High bolting tolerance. |
Legend & Disclaimer
In cases where specific races or strains are not noted, the variety is resistant to some, but not necessarily all known races or strains of the pathogen.
We have exercised the utmost care compiling these variety descriptions. For the Nigerian market we made some adjustments in the original descriptions from our suppliers based on results in our trials at Kano. For all details on varieties listed, including latest information on resistances, please refer to the websites of our suppliers Enza Zaden (www.enzazaden.com) and Pop Vriend Zaden (www.popvriendseeds.com).