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Beetroot Seeds
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Root vegetable with deep red-violet color, sweet flavor and high natural sugar content, enjoyed raw or cooked.
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Beetroot
Beetroot is a root vegetable with a distinctive deep red-violet color, enjoyed both raw in salads and cooked, with a sweet flavor due to its high natural sugar content.
The Beetroot Plant
Its botanical name is Beta vulgaris, belonging to the Amaranthaceae family (formerly Chenopodiaceae). It is a biennial herbaceous plant, grown as an annual, forming a rounded fleshy root and dark green basal leaves.
How to Sow Beetroot
Sow from March to July, directly in the field, burying the seeds about 2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Germination takes 8-12 days with the soil kept moist.
How to Grow Beetroot
It prefers loose, well-worked soil rich in organic matter, in a sunny spot. Thin out when seedlings reach 5-6 cm, leaving 10-15 cm between plants.
It requires consistent, regular watering, especially in the early growth stages: soil that is too dry compromises root development, making it woody.
Tips for Growing Beetroot
Regular hoeing helps control weeds without damaging the shallow roots. Harvest when the root reaches 6-8 cm in diameter for the best texture.
Diseases and Pests of Beetroot
It can be affected by cercospora leaf spot and aphids, favored by waterlogging and humid climate. Good crop rotation and well-drained soil significantly reduce the risk.
Properties of Beetroot
It is rich in antioxidants, folate and natural nitrates, with detoxifying properties beneficial for blood circulation; its characteristic color comes from betalain, a pigment with anti-inflammatory action.
Nutritional Values of Beetroot (per 100 g)
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Folate: 109 mcg
- Potassium: 325 mg