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bundles. Beets with upright leaves and long petioles are always less 

 rich in sugar than those with leaves which lie close to the ground 

 and have shorter petioles. 



In Egypt, Sugar beet is but of a very recent introduction. From the 

 point of view of quality there seems to be no doubt that the country is 

 well suited for its growth. The average percentage of raw sugar is 

 high (15 16), but as regards the present yield unless it be raised to 

 about 18 or 20 tons, on good land in Lr. Eg., the cultivation of other 

 crops such as maize would be more remunerative. 



The period over which sowings may successfully take place in Egypt, 

 is a very extensive one but for the purposes of manufacture it is neces- 

 sary to have two well defined crops viz : The Sefi and Chitwi. 



The seed is sown on both sides of the ridge, in holes 2 or 3 seeds 

 in each hole 75 80 cm. between the ridges and 20 between the 

 holes later on thinned to one. 



No water must be given for about 35 days before harvesting. 



(b) This var. is an early one ; it is not left to develop any seed ; the 

 latter is chiefly brought from France under the name of Betterave 

 Egyptienne. 



Beta vulgaris, var: foliosa ; Salk ; Egyptian Chard beet; 

 Chenopodiaceae. 



II : By seed sown broadcast in beds. 



III : From August to end of October, better beginning of October. 

 V : First cutting of the leaves about one month after sowing, subse- 

 quent cuttings once every 20 days. 



VI: The plant continues supplying leaves for about 4 1/5 months - 

 generally about cuttings are taken after which it is left to develop 

 its seed. c 



VII : Leaves are finely chopped and used as a flavouring agent as 

 well as for grcens in colouring sauce, particularly in the case of, Okra, 

 and Colocassia Oflen also cooked as a pot-herb. The root is of no 

 value. 



VIII : This form of bee! is of I he easiest culture it requires but 

 little care Liberal manuring in the form of well-rotted dung is 

 necessary as well as fivfjiienl waterings, in order that the plant pro- 

 duces an abundant supply of succulent leaves. 



