Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
-
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Requires a lot of watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Giant Reed
In French
betterave
Arundo donax
In Spanish
remolacha
Arundo donax
In Greek
παντζάρι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
beterraba
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
buraczany
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Arundo donax
Phylum
Streptophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Caryophyllidae
Liliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Season and Care of Beet and Giant Reed
Season and care of Beet and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Giant Reed Physical Information
Beet and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Giant Reed are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color:
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Beet and Giant Reed
Care of Beet and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.