Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Lemon
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Rübe
In French
Citron or Citronnier
betterave
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
remolacha
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Limão
beterraba
In Polish
Cytrynowy
buraczany
In Latin
Limon
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Sapindales
Not Available
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon and Beet
Season and care of Lemon and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Lemon and Beet Physical Information
Lemon and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Beet are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Beet
Care of Lemon and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon 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.