Beetroot seeds

Common name: Beetroot - Beet Scientific name: Beta vulgaris Also called: Shumandar - Barabara • A root tuberous plant species belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family (or Amaranthaceae), Uses and benefits: • Beetroot has many benefits; it is used to treat anemia and iron deficiency, and it is a source of folic acid. It is one of the essential nutrients that reduce the risk of certain congenital disabilities and cancers. It is recommended for pregnant women to consume it, as it contains vitamins B2, C, A, and is rich in potassium and magnesium. Original habitat: • Southwest, north, and southeast Europe along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, in North Africa, Micronesia, West Asia, and it is found in other continents. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Beets are cultivated from mid-August to February. However, they can be grown year-round in moderate coastal areas. • Growing beets requires a temperature of about 10°C, and loamy soil is considered one of the best types suitable for them. Method and timing of planting: • Choose an appropriate area for cultivation, as beets prefer fertile, slightly acidic soil. The soil should be soft and not contain large amounts of clay or sand. • If planting at the end of autumn and the beginning of spring, use granular fertilizers several weeks before sowing and sprinkle them on the soil until fully enriched with nutrients. • Fill the planting container with a mixture of fertilizer, then gently sow the seeds on the soil surface, covering them with 2 cm of the fertilizer mixture. When seedlings reach 2 cm, weak seedlings should be removed to allow strong parts to grow, leaving a space of 12 cm between seeds. • Prepare and plow the soil by removing weeds that hinder root growth. It is necessary to level the area and loosen the soil surface, leaving the top rough to allow winter weather to loosen it. • Sow the seeds after the last frost if you live in the northern hemisphere. For residents of the southern hemisphere, sow from September to the end of February.