Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Silverthorn
चुकंदर
In German
Silverthorn
Rübe
In French
Silverthorn
betterave
In Spanish
Silverthorn
remolacha
In Greek
Silverthorn
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
beterraba
In Polish
Silverthorn
buraczany
In Latin
Silverthorn
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Beet
Season and care of Silverthorn and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Beet Physical Information
Silverthorn and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Beet are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Beet
Care of Silverthorn and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.