Beetroot
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris · Beets · Amaranth family
Also known as: Beet · Table Beet · Garden Beet · Red Beet
Very easy20–40cmPet-friendlyEdible
Beetroot care at a glance
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–18 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 10–18 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Beetroot
Possible pests on Beetroot include Beet leaf miner and Aphids. A common disease is Cercospora leaf spot. Also possible: Downy mildew and Root splitting. Beetroot is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Beet leaf miner Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Cercospora leaf spot High
- Downy mildew Medium
- Root splitting Low
Weather
- Bolting Medium
- Frost damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Beetroot
- Which pests affect Beetroot?
- Possible pests on Beetroot include Beet leaf miner and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Beetroot?
- A common disease is Cercospora leaf spot. Also possible: Downy mildew and Root splitting.
- Is Beetroot toxic to cats and dogs?
- Beetroot is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Beetroot need?
- Beetroot has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Beetroot need?
- Beetroot prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Beetroot frost-hardy?
- Beetroot is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Beetroot?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and leaves.