Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
चुकंदर
In German
Bahia Grass
Rübe
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
betterave
In Spanish
bahia hierba
remolacha
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
bahia grama
beterraba
In Polish
Bahia trawy
buraczany
In Latin
bahia herba
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Beet
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Beet Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Beet are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Beet
Care of Bahia Grass and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.