FIRST HARVEST is a variety of table beet that stands out for high yield and excellent taste. The roots have a round shape and a rich dark red flesh, weighing from 250 to 300 grams. Due to high storability, this variety of beet is excellent for long-term storage during the winter period, as well as for direct consumption. The variety is recommended for growing in open ground, while the optimal yield is achieved in the second year after manure application. Seed sowing can be done from early April for early harvest or from mid-May to the end of June for autumn-winter collection.
FIRST HARVEST beet is unpretentious regarding growing conditions, making it an ideal choice for both home use and farm enterprises. The roots have an attractive market appearance and are suitable for sale at fresh markets. High sugar content gives the beet a rich taste, making it a great ingredient for preparing borscht, vinigrette, and other salads.
In addition to taste and agronomic advantages, table beet is a valuable food product with high content of glucose, sucrose, fructose, fiber, polysaccharides, and pectins. It is rich in iodine and organic acids, such as citric, oxalic, and malic, making it a dietary and therapeutic product. Regular consumption of beet is recommended for hypertension, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, and also helps in detoxification and lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
