Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Europe
Types
Hordeum jubatum
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Vertical
Spinach Type
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swollen eyelids
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
चुकंदर
In German
Mähnengerste
Rübe
In French
Foxtail Barley
betterave
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
remolacha
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
beterraba
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
buraczany
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Beet
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is and Beet season is . The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is and for Beet is Neutral.
Foxtail Barley and Beet Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Barley and Beet are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Foxtail Barley and Beet
Care of Foxtail Barley and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Foxtail Barley 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.