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Beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris), also known as garden beet, red beet, or table beet, is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated worldwide for its edible root and leaves. Beet (Latin: Beta vulgaris vulgaris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Beet is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Beet is a member native to ALB, ALG, AZO, BAL, BGM, and BUL. Beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris) thrives in light to medium soil and can tolerate heavy clay soils as well.
Beet grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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