Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
India, Iran
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Asafoetida
In German
Rübe
asafoetida
In French
betterave
Asafoetida
In Spanish
remolacha
Asa fétida
In Greek
παντζάρι
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
beterraba
Asafoetida
In Polish
buraczany
Asafoetida
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Asafoetida
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Beet and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Beet and Asafoetida. Beet doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Beet does not have fragrant flowers. Beet has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beet and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Asafoetida
Season and care of Beet and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Asafoetida Physical Information
Beet and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Asafoetida are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beet and Asafoetida
Care of Beet and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.