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Beets is a root crop and biennial plant, forming roots in the first year and a flowering stem in the second.
Red beets can survive frost (if in the ground up to -4 degrees Celsius, and if removed from the soil - up to -2 degrees Celsius), which makes them a great choice for growing in the north.
Planting red beets
The best soil has a pH between 6.0 and 7.0, but slightly alkaline soils are preferred in some areas. It is good if before planting the soil is enriched with old manure. It is rich in phosphorus and helps to easily germinate and nourish root vegetables. For early cultivation of lettuce beet is preferred warm clay-sandy soil.
The seeds germinate at a temperature of 5-6 degrees. Make sure the soil remains moist for germination. It is good to water often and keep the soil moist. In low humidity areas, soak the seeds for 24 hours.
Seeds are placed at a depth of 2-3 cm and 3-4 cm at a distance from each other.
Early crops can be planted in March / April, and late crops - at any time from June to September. Consecutive plantings are also possible as long as the weather does not exceed 24 ° C.
Thinning is necessary because you can get more than one seedling from each seed. Thinning is done when the plant has 3-4 leaves. Dilute to a distance of 10-12 cm from each other.
Pulling them out of the ground can damage the roots of nearby seedlings - be careful. Any necessary cultivation should be gentle, beets have shallow roots that are easily broken.
Salad beet storage
Beets can be harvested between 50 and 70 days after germination in most varieties, although they can be harvested at any time you deem appropriate. The late beet salad is taken out at the latest when temperatures become -2, -3 degrees (late October). Once removed from the soil, it is cleaned of soil and the leaves are pruned, leaving 1 cm from the root.
Fresh beets can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Cutting the tops of the beets will keep them fresher for longer. They can be stored in an unheated closet or leave them cool in the basement.
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the green leafy gifts of spring, which we should use regularly, as long as we are sure that lettuce is a natural and pure product. Lettuce grows quite well in temperate latitudes. They are from the Asteraceae family and are cultivated mainly because of their tender leaves, which we love to eat, prepared in salads.
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Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable, which is very popular on the Balkan table and we traditionally eat it raw. Fresh lettuce is a major component of classic spring and Easter salads. They are also used as garnishes for burgers and donuts along with cucumbers and tomatoes.
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Why You Should Eat Lettuce
Lettuce is a popular ingredient in salads, not only because of its great taste, but also for its huge health benefits. Lettuce is one of the most delicate salad plants in the world. She is considered the queen of salad plants. It is usually consumed cold and raw, in salads, burgers and a number of other dishes.
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Green salads, including lettuce , were known to the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks as far back as 2,000 years ago. In Europe, they appeared only in the 16th century, but since then their popularity is undeniable. They are a source of many vitamins and valuable for the human body mineral salts and therefore it is good to often be present in our daily menu.
