Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Bluewings
In French
betterave
Bluewings
In Spanish
remolacha
Bluewings
In Greek
παντζάρι
Bluewings
In Portuguese
beterraba
Bluewings
In Polish
buraczany
Bluewings
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Bluewings
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Bluewings
Season and care of Beet and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Bluewings Physical Information
Beet and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Beet and Bluewings are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Bluewings
Care of Beet and Bluewings 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 Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.