Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Not Available, Unknown
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Tan
Purple, Black
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Black Currant
In Hindi
चुकंदर
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In French
betterave
karondas
In Spanish
remolacha
karondas
In Greek
παντζάρι
karondas
In Portuguese
beterraba
karondas
In Polish
buraczany
karondas
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
karondas
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Gentianales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beet and Karonda
Season and care of Beet and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Karonda Physical Information
Beet and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Karonda are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Karonda
Care of Beet and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.