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Beet

Beta vulgaris

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Beet care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Common names
Beetroot
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Beta
Species
B. vulgaris
01

Start growing

Direct sow, thin to 3 inches.

02

Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® clear planter lets kids see root growth.

03

Propagation

By seeds (cluster).

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 50-70 days.

05

Growing conditions

Coastal sandy/loamy soil.

06

Weather & tolerances

Frost hardy; likes cool weather.

07

Pests & plant health

Leaf miners. Use neem spray.

08

Plant safety

Safe; causes beeturia.

09

Botanical features

Biennial with swollen taproot and edible greens.

10

Varieties

‘Detroit Dark Red’, ‘Chioggia’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Roots/leaves eaten. natural dye

12

Native range & distribution

Mediterranean, Atlantic Europe.

13

Conservation

Secure.

14

Name origins

Latin ‘beta’, Celtic ‘biad’ (food).

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History

Ancient Greeks only ate leaves; German root staple later.

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