Experts name the best beet variety for borscht: it always grows large, juicy and sweet
If you're looking for the sweetest, juiciest, and largest beet variety, you should listen to the advice of experts. This was reported by SSPDaily.
Today, there are many varieties of beets that are suitable for growing at home in the garden. They are selected based on several important characteristics, such as ease of cultivation, sweetness, juiciness, and size. However, experts note that the quality of the soil in which you plan to grow the crop also plays an important role.
When it comes to early-ripening varieties, which are the most commonly grown by Ukrainians at home, the Acacia variety is considered the best for a number of different reasons. Its main feature is resistance to diseases that most often appear in beets, and it can easily withstand even a long drought.
Acacia's fruits grow large, juicy and sweet, with a sugar content of more than 18%, which makes this beet ideal for cooking a variety of dishes, including the legendary Ukrainian borscht.
And if even this variety lacks a sweet flavor, you can turn to folk advice. To add sweetness and juiciness, mix 1 tsp of table salt and a bucket of plain water. This home fertilizer is enough for 1 square meter.