Local beetroot seeds

Beetroot seeds or beet. It is a root tuberous plant belonging to the amaranth family, from the Chenopodiaceae family, and it is an annual herbaceous plant. It has green leaves that tend to be red due to containing betacyanin, and there are two types: sugar beet, from which sugar is extracted, and another used in pickles. Benefits: Beetroot has many benefits, used in treating anemia and iron deficiency, and it is a source of folic acid, and one of the essential nutrients that reduce the risk of certain congenital disabilities and cancers. Pregnant women are advised to eat it, as it contains vitamins B2, C, A, and it is also rich in potassium and magnesium. Suitable conditions for cultivation: Beetroot can be cultivated in several ways: either by seeds or by seedlings. It is grown from mid-August to February, but can be cultivated year-round in moderate coastal areas. Growing beetroot requires a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. Sandy soil is one of the best types of soil suitable for it.