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Common Beetroot Seeds
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Variety with heart-shaped leaves and small flowers, violet-to-red root, rich in minerals and antioxidants.
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Common Beetroot
Common Beetroot has heart-shaped leaves and small green or reddish flowers from which round fruits develop; the root has a characteristic violet-to-red color.
The Common Beetroot Plant
Botanical name Beta vulgaris, family Amaranthaceae. The glossy, heart-shaped basal leaves precede the development of the tuberous root, which is the main edible part.
How to Sow Common Beetroot
Direct sow from March to July, 1-2 cm deep, in rows 30 cm apart. Under optimal moisture and temperature conditions, the first heart-shaped leaflets appear within 10 days.
How to Grow Common Beetroot
It needs loose, well-drained soil in full sun. Thin seedlings leaving 10-12 cm of spacing, to allow proper root development.
A vegetable rich in nutrients from its young leaves onward, which can be harvested in small amounts without compromising root development.
Tips for Growing Common Beetroot
Avoid sowing too densely, which favors misshapen, elongated roots; timely thinning is the most effective way to obtain regular roots.
Diseases and Pests of Common Beetroot
Leaves can be attacked by aphids and leaf miners, while excess soil moisture favors root rot; crop rotation helps limit its onset.
Properties of Common Beetroot
A vegetable rich in minerals, B vitamins and natural antioxidants; both the root and young leaves are edible and valued in many preparations.
Nutritional Values of Common Beetroot (per 100 g)
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Vitamin B9: 109 mcg
- Magnesium: 23 mg