Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
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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, Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Spinach
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Épinards
betterave
In Spanish
Espinacas
remolacha
In Greek
Σπανάκι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
beterraba
In Polish
Szpinak
buraczany
In Latin
Spinach
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Beet
Season and care of Spinach and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Beet season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Spinach and Beet Physical Information
Spinach and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Beet are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Beet
Care of Spinach and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.