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| Identification |
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Genus
Beta
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
beetroot
white beet
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S8802
Data source
Allergy p281;DyeFib p27;MedPl p176
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The roots of Beta vulgaris have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by White beet (also known as beetroot).
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jul 01 - Oct 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
liver tonic
gallbladder tonic
lowers cholesterol
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible. White beet (sometimes called beetroot) is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a liver tonic, a gallbladder tonic and a cholesterol reducer. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. July to October is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Roots
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Beta vulgaris is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Beta vulgaris has an annual life cycle.
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