Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
plumcot
betterave
In Spanish
plumcot
remolacha
In Greek
Plumcot
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
plumcot
beterraba
In Polish
Plumcot
buraczany
In Latin
Plumcot
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rosaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Plumcot and Beet
Season and care of Plumcot and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Beet season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Plumcot and Beet Physical Information
Plumcot and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Beet are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Beet
Care of Plumcot and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.