Beetroot

Beta vulgaris · Amaranthaceae

Can produce excellent roots in well-aerated media. Leaves are also edible and nutritious.

pH 6 – 7.5

10 – 25°C

50–70 days

Growth: moderate

Medium-High

Care Notes

Can produce excellent roots in well-aerated media. Leaves are also edible and nutritious.

Health Benefits

Rich in nitrates, folate and antioxidants

Culinary Uses

Fresh, roasted, pickled; leaves also edible

Root Behaviour

Enlarged taproot benefits from excellent oxygenation

Problems

Forked roots in dense media

Pests

Leaf miners

Deficiencies

Boron deficiency

Medium Demand

Requires an established, well-cycled system

Media Bed

Spring-Autumn