Beetroot:
Boltardy
Grown on my allotment in 2004
Smallish globe roots. Good growth performance.
In taste tests, it performed averagely. Flavour is relatively sweet. A
bitter aftertaste was noted in one sample, although damage to roots may have
contributed to this.
Boltardy is a very popular and reliable globe-shaped beetroot. It was
first introduced in the early 1960s. Boltardy is a tried-and-tested cultivar,
which is used as a yardstick against which other beetroot are measured. Plant
breeders, for instance, assess the bolting resistance of new cultivars in
comparison to it. Boltardy can be sown early (March) due to its good resistance
to bolting. It has medium-sized and evenly-shaped globular roots, with smooth
skin and deep red flesh. It has a good texture, without visible zones or rings,
and a fresh sweet flavour. It is often exhibited and grows well in containers.
In Australia, it may be known as Melbourne Early Slowbolt.
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