Albion has a very white skin finish which is noticeably slower to discolour. Roots are an obovate root shape which taper nicely, filling well down the root length. This makes it suitable for retail trade and it is also popular for processing. Produces heavy weight yields and is suitable for early/main season sowing with lifting from autumn to mid-winter.
Tozer's renowned Boltardy selection. Boston is a smooth skinned beetroot with round roots and excellent internal colour. It is slow bolting so can be used for an early crop.
Flyaway combines roots of attractive shape, colour and smooth skin, with good resistance to carrot root fly. The variety has been bred to be less attractive to the egg laying flies and the maggots grow poorly on it.