Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In French
betterave
plumcot
In Spanish
remolacha
plumcot
In Greek
παντζάρι
Plumcot
In Portuguese
beterraba
plumcot
In Polish
buraczany
Plumcot
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Plumcot
Phylum
Streptophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Beet and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Beet and Plumcot. Beet doesn't have thorns and Plumcot doesn't have thorns. Also Beet does not have fragrant flowers. Beet has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing and Plumcot has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beet and Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Plumcot
Season and care of Beet and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Plumcot Physical Information
Beet and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Plumcot are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Plumcot flower color:
- Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Beet and Plumcot
Care of Beet and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.