Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
-
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Irish Moss
In Hindi
चुकंदर
आयरिश काई
In German
Rübe
Irish Moss
In French
betterave
Irish Moss
In Spanish
remolacha
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
παντζάρι
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
beterraba
Moss irlandês
In Polish
buraczany
mech irlandzki
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Irish Moss
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Irish Moss
Season and care of Beet and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Irish Moss Physical Information
Beet and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Beet and Irish Moss are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Irish Moss
Care of Beet and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.