Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
-
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
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
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
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Cilantro, Coriander
In French
betterave
Coriandre
In Spanish
remolacha
Cilantro
In Greek
παντζάρι
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
beterraba
Coentro
In Polish
buraczany
Kolendra
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
coriandri album
Phylum
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Cilantro
Season and care of Beet and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Cilantro Physical Information
Beet and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Beet and Cilantro are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Cilantro
Care of Beet and Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.