Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available, Unknown
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, 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, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Breadfruit
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Rübe
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
betterave
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
remolacha
árbol del pan
In Greek
παντζάρι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
beterraba
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
buraczany
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Arum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Urticales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beet and Breadfruit
Season and care of Beet and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Breadfruit Physical Information
Beet and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Breadfruit are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beet and Breadfruit
Care of Beet and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.