Bolivar

created by steffen a. at 11.01.2023

Features

Color

rot

Geschmack

test color

würzig

saftig

Location

sonnig bis halbschattig

tiefgründiger Boden

durchlässiger Boden

Resistenzen

schossfest

robust

Fruit shape

blue

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The Bolivar variety is juicy, bolt-resistant, robust and high-yielding. The taste is mildly spicy. Round, deep red, smooth-skinned turnips with upright foliage. Old variety. Sometimes also referred to as "Detroit 2/Bolivar".

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich and moist soil, deep, not too acidic. Sowing depth approx. 2-3 cm. Best sowing for storage crops May/June. Germination after approx. 8-10 days. Sensitive to night frosts. Optimum germination temperature 25°C (from 15°C). Spread out if necessary. Medium feeder, avoid over-fertilization. Harvest approx. 3-4 months after sowing. Baby beds already after 5-6 weeks. Can be stored in a cool, frost-proof cellar.