Beta — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Beta recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Beta lomatogona
Beta lomatogona
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in most soils but prefer a light neutral to alkaline soil.
Full cultivation guide →Beta trigyna
Beta trigyna
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils but prefers a light neutral to alkaline soil. A very tolerant plant, it has survived considerable neglect on our Cornwall trial grounds, succeeding in dense grass growth.
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Beta vulgaris
Beta vulgaris
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Beta vulgaris is originally a native of the warm temperate zone, though it has spread further north to the cold temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 25°c, but can tolerate 4 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -6°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Beta vulgaris (Fodder Beet Group)
Beta vulgaris (Fodder Beet Group)
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Beta vulgaris is originally a native of the warm temperate zone, though it has spread further north to the cold temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 25°c, but can tolerate 4 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -6°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group)
Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group)
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Beta vulgaris is originally a native of the warm temperate zone, though it has spread further north to the cold temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 25°c, but can tolerate 4 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive prolonged temperatures down to about -6°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group)
Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group)
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Beta vulgaris is originally a native of the warm temperate zone, though it has spread further north to the cold temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 25°c, but can tolerate 4 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -6°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Beta vulgaris (Sugar Beet Group)
Beta vulgaris (Sugar Beet Group)
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Beta vulgaris is originally a native of the warm temperate zone, though it has spread further north to the cold temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 25°c, but can tolerate 4 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -6°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Beta vulgaris maritima
Beta vulgaris maritima
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in an open position and a light well-drained soil. Usually found in saline soils.
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