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Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group)

Genus: Beta - Species: vulgaris - Family: Amaranthaceae

Phonetic Spelling: BAY-tuh vul-GAIR-iss

Common Names:

  • Beet
  • Beetroot
  • Beetroots
  • Beets
  • Garden Beet
  • Garden Beets
  • Red Beet

Tags

full sun tolerant
low maintenance
container plant
showy leaves
purple leaves
vegetable garden
vegetable
edible leaves
non-toxic for horses
non-toxic for dogs
non-toxic for cats
edible garden
early childhood
child
children
preschool
early care
easy edibles
small spaces
cultivars
vhfn
edible plant
cool season vegetable
vhfn-v
edible roots
purple
container vegetable garden
shade tolerant vegetable
ornamental vegetable

Quick Facts

  • Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
  • Width: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 10a
    • 10b
    • 3a
    • 3b
    • 11a
    • 11b
    • 2a
    • 2b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Mediterranean, Europe

  • Life Cycle:
    • Annual
    • Biennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Annual
    • Edible
    • Vegetable
    • Cool Season Vegetable
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

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Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group)
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