Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Not Available
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach burn
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Parsnip
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Panais
betterave
In Spanish
Chirivía
remolacha
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
cherivia
beterraba
In Polish
Pasternak
buraczany
In Latin
parsnip
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Apiales
Not Available
Family
Apiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Beet
Season and care of Parsnip and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Beet season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Parsnip and Beet Physical Information
Parsnip and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Beet are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Parsnip and Beet
Care of Parsnip and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.