Red Beet

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris var. conditiva
Plant type: Biennial cultivated as an annual
Botanical family: Chenopodiaceae

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Harvest period: July to October

Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular — keep the soil moist, especially during root formation

Spacing: 8 to 10 cm between plants, 25 cm between rows

Companion plants: Lettuce, onions, cabbage
Enemy plants: Climbing beans

Description

A staple in the vegetable garden, grown for its fleshy, deep red root and nutrient-rich edible leaves . Versatile in cooking, it can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled, or pickled. Easy to grow and undemanding , it thrives in loose, rich, well-drained soil and can be sown in waves for successive harvests.

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