Beet
Beta vulgaris
Beets are easy-to-grow root vegetables that thrive in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun. Sow seeds directly in the garden and thin seedlings to about 3-4 inches apart to allow roots to develop properly. Keep soil consistently moist and harvest roots when they reach golf-ball to tennis-ball size for best flavor.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; 1 Inch Per Week
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Else Nolden (cc-by-sa)
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