Beet Family: Chenopodiaceae Classification: Dicotyledonous Sun position: Water: Moderately moist soils Hardines: Max. height:  1 m / 3.3 ft Max. width: 1 m / 3.3 ft   Quality of presentation Votes 0 0 Your Rating? 0 Buy photos of this plant

Beta
Genus of biennial and perennial plants with leaves that grow in rosettes. Beta vulgaris, which is grown as an annual, is the principal species of the genus.
Grow in fertile, light soils, in full sun or partial shade.

Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla "Fordhook Giant"
Variety that features glaucous-green leaves with cream-coloured veins and stems.

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