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Beet


La Légumière, the specialist in Breton and seasonal vegetables! Beet

Shape and external appearance


Round shape.

Properties


Fluidifies the blood, rich in vitamin C, fiber, betaine, folic acid and antioxidants.

Caliber


From 8 to 12 cm in diameter.

Scientific and botanical name


Beta vulgaris (Family Chenopodiaceae). The edible part is the fleshy root.

Coloring


The epidermis is very dark red. The flesh is a bright red lighter. After cooking, the flesh becomes darker.

Origin & Culture


Sows from May to June, and harvests from July to October.

Smell


Preparation advice


Cooked, the beet is eaten cold in vinaigrette or hot in puree. Raw, it can also be eaten grated in vinaigrette.

Texture


Home preservation


In a cool place, it can be kept for 1 to 2 weeks.

Flavor


Delicate flavor.

The seasonality of the product


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Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

Our recipes based on this product


Nous n'avons pas encore de recettes pour ce produit.

Packaging available for this product


Colis carton, Colis bois, Barquette

The seasonality of the product


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Janvier (1)

Février (2)

Mars (3)

Avril (4)

Mai (5)

Juin (6)

Août (8)

Septembre (9)

Octobre (10)

Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

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Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar

Producers for La Légumière


Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.