Beetroot.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Vegetable

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

12 to 18 inches tall

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 2 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late spring to summer of the second year

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist to ensure the roots develop properly without becoming woody. Watch for wilting leaves as a sign that the plant needs a drink. Thin your seedlings early so each beet has enough room to grow to its full size.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to prevent the roots from cracking.

Düngen

Apply a balanced, low nitrogen fertilizer once a month to encourage root development over leaf growth.

Schneiden

Remove any yellowing or damaged outer leaves to keep the plant healthy and focused on root production.

Umtopfen

Beets are typically grown directly in the ground and do not require repotting.

Boden

Well draining, loose, loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

5 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Biennial, typically grown as an annual for harvest.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally safe to eat, though high consumption of leaves can be problematic due to high oxalate content.

Kinder

No specific risks, but keep an eye on small children around garden tools used for harvesting.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to plant juices.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen from the flowering stalks can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive people.

Essbarkeit

Beets contain oxalates which may contribute to kidney stones in sensitive individuals.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Deep red or purple taproot
• Large, heart shaped green leaves
• Prominent red or pink leaf veins
• Smooth, round or tapered root shape

Höhe

0,3 bis 0,6m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,4m

Blätter

green, red, purple, deciduous

Blüten

green, white, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

brown, Summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Cercospora leaf spot — Fungal infection causing small circular spots on leaves.
• Beet leafhopper — Small insects that feed on sap and transmit viruses.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, late summer

Überwinterung

In mild climates, mulch the soil to protect the roots. In cold climates, harvest all roots before the ground freezes.

Im Kübel

Beets grow well in containers at least 30 cm deep to allow for root development.

Plant beets in rows between taller crops to maximize space in the vegetable garden.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Gartenbohne — Beans fix nitrogen in the soil which helps the beets grow.
• Lettuce — These shallow rooted greens grow well alongside the deeper rooted beets.
• Zwiebel — Onions have a different root structure that does not compete for space.

Fernhalten von

• Gartenbohne — Pole beans can shade out the beets and compete for nutrients.

Ähnliche Arten

• Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris — It is the same species but bred specifically for its edible leaves.

Botanisches

Familie

Amaranthaceae

Gattung

Beta

Ordnung

Caryophyllales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Coastal regions of Europe and North Africa.

Artenschutz

Not of conservation concern as it is a widely cultivated crop.

It naturally grows in saline, sandy soils along seashores, which explains its high salt tolerance.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary root vegetable, leafy green vegetable, natural food coloring

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why are my beet roots small?

This is often caused by overcrowding or soil that is too compacted.

Can I eat the beet greens?

Yes, beet greens are highly nutritious and can be prepared like spinach.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Beta is the ancient Latin name for the plant, while vulgaris simply means common.

Gut zu wissen

• Beets are a primary source of commercial sugar production in temperate regions.
• The red pigment in beets is used as a natural food dye known as betanin.
• Ancient Romans used beet juice as an aphrodisiac.
• Beets can be pickled, roasted, or eaten raw in salads.