Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Babylon
Habitat
-
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, 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 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
चुकंदर
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Rübe
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
betterave
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
remolacha
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
παντζάρι
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
beterraba
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
buraczany
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Beet and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Beet and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Beet and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Beet and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Beet and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Beet and Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.