Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
-
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, Fertilize the soil before planting
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Sore Throat, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders, Cardiovascular problems, High blood pressure, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Weight management and satiety
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Beet, Golden Detroit Beet
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
चुकंदर
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Rübe
Kraut Robert
In French
betterave
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
remolacha
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
παντζάρι
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
beterraba
erva robert
In Polish
buraczany
herb robert
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Robertus herba
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Golden Beet and Herb Robert
Season and care of Golden Beet and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Beet and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Beet is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Beet is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Beet and Herb Robert Physical Information
Golden Beet and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Beet and Herb Robert are as follows:
Golden Beet flower color: Red and Green
Golden Beet leaf color: Yellow and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Golden Beet and Herb Robert
Care of Golden Beet and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Beet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires little pruning and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.