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Beet


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

Shape and external appearance


Elongated and conical shape, often irregular

Properties


Rich in vitamin C and fiber. Strong antioxidant power.

Caliber


10 to 15 cm in length

Scientific and botanical name


Beta vulgaris var: “Crapaudine” (Family Chenopodiaceae) Other name: Oak beet, fir beet.

Coloring


Brown skin, almost black. Dark red flesh.

Origin & Culture


The oldest variety of beets, the toadstool has been known since the 17th century. It should be sown by mid-June at the latest and is slower growing than other beets. It is a late variety that is harvested in October.

Smell


No particular smell.

Preparation advice


The toadstools are eaten raw, grated or cut in vinaigrette, or cooked, in soups or stews. Steam for 30 minutes (pressure cooker) then peel and cut.

Texture


No particular smell.

Home preservation


In a cellar or silo, beets can be stored for 6 to 8 months. Can be kept in a cool place for 1 week.

Flavor


Sweet flesh, very fine.

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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

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.