Beet

Beta vulgaris

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 2–3 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Full sun to partial shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

50–70°F (10–21°C)

🪏 Soil

Deep, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly with balanced fertilizer

🪴 Repotting

Annual — direct sow

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About Beet

Both the root and the nutritious leaves are edible. Very cold hardy and easy to grow.

Care tips

  • Thin seedlings to 3 inches apart for best root development
  • Greens can be harvested while roots develop
  • Very cold tolerant — can overwinter in mild areas

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