Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Orange
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Orange
betterave
In Spanish
naranja
remolacha
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
laranja
beterraba
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
buraczany
In Latin
aurantiaco
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Orange and Beet
Season and care of Orange and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Orange and Beet Physical Information
Orange and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Orange and Beet are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Beet
Care of Orange and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done 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 Orange 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.