Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe
Types
Brassica rapa
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
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Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Tatsoi
betterave
In Spanish
Tatsoi
remolacha
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
beterraba
In Polish
Tatsoi
buraczany
In Latin
Tatsoi
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Brassicaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tatsoi and Beet
Season and care of Tatsoi and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Tatsoi and Beet Physical Information
Tatsoi and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Beet are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Beet
Care of Tatsoi and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tatsoi 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.