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Beet 'Zeppo'

Betavulgaris

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Beta vulgaris by Farmerdill
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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

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Augusta, Georgia

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2012 | positive

"Fast-growing, round red roots. Exterior is smooth and dark red with very few root hairs. Interior is evenly colored with very little zon...Read More

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