Beta vulgaris

A popular vegetable, Beta vulgaris, is often grown for its deep purple red, golden yellow, or red/white striped edible roots.

Latin Name

Beta vulgaris

Common Name

Beet

Planting Zone

Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11

Bloom Season

Spring

Height

1-1.5 ft

Spread

1.5-2 ft

Potential Pests

Fungal leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, root rots, leaf miners, flea beetles, leafhoppers,

Plant Story

A popular vegetable, Beta vulgaris, is often grown for its deep purple red, golden yellow, or red/white striped edible roots.

Sown in the ground 30 days prior to last frost date. Requite consistent moisture.

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