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Beet 'Detroit White'

Betavulgaris

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Genus

Beta (BET-uh)

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Species

vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

Other Details

Category

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Queen Creek, Arizona

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