Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-10
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
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Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In German
Bittermelone
Rübe
In French
Momordica charantia
betterave
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
remolacha
In Portuguese
Momordica
beterraba
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
buraczany
In Latin
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cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Beet
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Beet Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Beet are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Beet
Care of Bitter Gourd and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.