Beet plant seeds

Common name: Beetroot – Beet Scientific name: Beta vulgaris Other names: Shonadar – Baraba Beetroot is a root vegetable belonging to the Amaranthaceae family (or Chenopodiaceae), and it is biennial. Its leaves have red stems and are somewhat large. The red color in beetroot is due to the substance betaine, which balances stomach acidity and facilitates digestion. • Flower of beetroot: Its flowers are small, white and purple in color. • Seeds of beetroot: Their seeds are small, curly, and dark brown in color. • Season for germinating beetroot: Grown from August to February. • Suitable climate and soil for growing beetroot: Beetroot seeds germinate and emerge to the surface of the soil at temperatures between 4 and 5 degrees Celsius. Loamy soil is one of the best types suitable for it. It is sensitive to frost and should be watered regularly. • Method of cultivating beetroot: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm. It is fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. Cultivation of seeds occurs after the end of the frost season. • Its benefits and uses: Beetroot is rich in essential nutrients that reduce the risk of certain congenital defects and cancer. It is also recommended for pregnant women to consume, as it contains vitamins B2, C, A, and is rich in potassium and magnesium. • Original homeland of beetroot: Europe and along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is now cultivated worldwide.