Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Candleberry tree
Habitat
-
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Ivory
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Chinese Tallow
In German
Rübe
chinesisch Talg
In French
betterave
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
remolacha
suif chinois
In Greek
παντζάρι
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
beterraba
sebo chinesa
In Polish
buraczany
chiński łój
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Beet and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Beet and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Beet and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Chinese Tallow
Care of Beet and Chinese Tallow 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 Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.