Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
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Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In German
Wassermelone
Rübe
In French
Citrullus lanatus
betterave
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
remolacha
In Greek
καρπούζι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
beterraba
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
buraczany
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Beet
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Beet Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Beet are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Beet
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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.