Beetroot White Seeds - 100 Seeds (Chukandar/चुकंदर के बीज)

It is full of vitamins A, C, E, B6, potassium, and other minerals, Beetroot can give your whole body an immunity boost. Beetroot white can be served as steamed or boiled, eaten raw as well as added to salad, and sandwiches even their green leaves are used raw or can be cooked. Buy the Best Quality Beetroot White Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a good germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Beetroot (White) Seeds: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season:  Spring, Winter, or Fall
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a Container, or Pots.
• Germination Time: 6 to 14 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 15-25°C
• Harvesting: 50-80 days from planting
• Plant vigor: Strong plant Root

What size grow bag is best for Beetroot?

• 24 x 6 (W*H)
• 18 x 6 (W*H)
• 24 x 9 (W*H)
• 24 x 12  (W*H)

White Beetroot Growing Season In India

Beetroot white is a cool-weather vegetable so you can sow the beetroot seeds in early spring, winter, or fall. The best month for planting beetroot is September to February.

How To Grow White Beetroot In Pots

Beetroot seeds should be sown directly into final pots or grow bags because it is root vegetables and cannot grow well with transplants. Avoid planting beets in an area where Swiss chard and spinach were previously sown. Select a pot or grow bag (45-60 cm wide and15-30 cm deep) with well drainage holes. The optimum temperature for the germination of beetroot seeds is 15-25°C.

Beetroot White Seeds Sowing Method

Take a pot or grow bag fill them with potting mix, and sow the white beetroot seeds about 1.5-2 cm in the potting mix at a distance of 5-8 cm from each seed. Keep the soil moist and place the beetroot seedlings in a sunny spot. Beetroot white seeds will germinate in 6-14 days (depending on growing conditions).

Best Fertilizers For Beetroot Plant

• While planting beetroot, mix organic fertilizer such as vermicompost, cow manure, or neem cake in the potting soil.
• Avoid adding too much nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
• Use water-soluble fertilizer during the growing time every 2 weeks.

Beetroot Plants Care Tips

Soil – For planting beetroot, use well-drained and fertile soil with ph 6.5 to 7.5
Sunlight – Beetroot prefers 6-8 hours of full sunlight but it can grow easily in a shady area.
Temperature – The ideal growing temperature for beetroot is 10-30°C.
Water – Watered once a week or water should be done when soil becomes dry.
Common pests and diseases – Pests that attack the plants are flea beetles, leaf hoppers, and Mexican bean beetles. Cucumber mosaic virus, leaf spot infects the beetroot plants; use organic insecticide neem oil to avoid these insects and stay free from diseases.

White Beetroot Harvesting Time

• White Beetroot will be ready to harvest within 50-80 days.
• Harvest the roots when they are golf ball-shaped or larger.
• You can cut the beetroot greens at any time.

Beetroot (White) Special Features

• Common name – Beet, common beet, and garden beet
• Scientific name – Beta vulgaris
• Height – 30-45 cm 
• Companion planting – Bush bean and onion

FAQ

How long does it take to grow beetroot?

Most varieties of beet take 50-80 days to mature.

How long does it take beetroot to sprout?

Beetroot seeds will germinate in 6-14 days (depending on growing conditions).

Can you eat beetroot leaves?

Yes, beetroot leaves can be eaten raw or added to salads and can be eaten cooked too.

Can I grow beetroot in pots?

Beetroots can easily grow in pots or grow bags but make sure the size is at least 45 cm wide and 8 cm deep.

Why are my beetroot seeds not germinating?

Beetroot seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, and over-watering or under-watering.
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