Beetroot Crimson King OP | 500g
₦28,455.00
Crimson King OP is a premium open-pollinated beetroot variety that produces uniform globe-shaped roots with an attractive purple-red colour. This mid-early variety features strong tops, excellent field performance, and high-quality roots suitable for fresh markets, processing, and commercial production.
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Crimson King OP Beetroot is a high-quality open-pollinated beetroot variety developed for growers seeking excellent root uniformity, attractive colour, and dependable yields. This mid-early variety produces vigorous plants with strong, healthy tops that support excellent root development and facilitate easier harvesting.
The roots are globe-shaped with a rich purple-red colour, making them highly attractive for fresh markets, supermarkets, and food processing. The variety offers excellent internal quality, smooth skin, and a tender texture suitable for cooking, roasting, pickling, juicing, and fresh consumption.
Crimson King OP performs exceptionally well under open-field cultivation, producing uniform roots with excellent market value. Its disease tolerance and vigorous foliage make it a reliable choice for both commercial vegetable growers and home gardeners.
As an Open Pollinated (OP) variety, growers can save seeds from healthy plants for future planting under suitable conditions.
Key Features
- Premium Open Pollinated (OP) beetroot variety
- Mid-early maturity
- Strong, vigorous tops
- Uniform globe-shaped roots
- Attractive purple-red root colour
- Smooth skin with excellent appearance
- High yield potential
- Excellent root uniformity
- Suitable for fresh markets and processing
- Good field performance
- Ideal for commercial farming
- Recommended for open-field cultivation
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Crop | Beetroot (Beta vulgaris var. conditiva) |
| Variety | Crimson King OP |
| Product Code | TT-0172 |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated (OP) |
| Maturity | Mid-Early |
| Plant Type | Strong Tops |
| Root Shape | Globe |
| Top Length | Approximately 30 cm |
| Root Colour | Purple Red |
| Cultivation | Open Field |
| Disease Resistance (HR) | None Specified |
| Disease Resistance (IR) | Cb; Pfb |
| Packaging Size | 500 g (Sachet) |
Disease Resistance
High Resistance (HR)
- None specified by the manufacturer.
Intermediate Resistance (IR)
- Cb – Intermediate resistance as specified by the manufacturer.
- Pfb – Intermediate resistance as specified by the manufacturer.
Benefits
- Produces attractive globe-shaped beetroot.
- Strong tops improve harvesting efficiency.
- Excellent root colour and uniformity.
- High marketable yield.
- Suitable for fresh consumption and processing.
- Performs well under open-field conditions.
- Open-pollinated variety allows seed saving under appropriate conditions.
- Excellent choice for commercial growers and home gardeners.
Recommended Growing Conditions
- Best suited for open-field cultivation.
- Plant in fertile, loose, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5.
- Requires full sunlight for optimum root development.
- Maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the growing season.
- Apply balanced fertilizers according to soil test recommendations.
- Thin seedlings after emergence to allow proper root development.
- Harvest when roots reach marketable size for the best quality.
Additional information
| Weight | 10 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beetroot Crimson King OP?
It is an open pollinated beetroot variety producing medium to large deep red round roots with no rings, excellent sweet flavour and fast maturity of 55 to 65 days.
When is the best time to plant in Nigeria?
The ideal planting window in Nigeria is October to February during the cooler months when temperatures are more moderate for good germination and growth.
Can I save seeds from Crimson King for replanting?
Yes, Crimson King is an open pollinated variety allowing seed saving and replanting in future seasons.
What does "no rings" mean in beetroot?
It means the flesh when cut has a uniform deep red colour throughout without the lighter concentric rings seen in some other varieties, giving a more attractive and premium appearance.
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