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Beetroot: Crimson Globe

  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Crop Type: Root Crop
  • Other Names: Beet, Table Beet; Beetroot is commonly used in South Africa
  • Lifecycle: Biennial, grown as an Annual
  • Uses: Food crop; roots and young leaves used fresh or cooked

Beetroot is a cool-season root crop producing rounded, deep red-purple edible roots with tender leaves. Crimson Globe is commonly used for fresh markets, cooking, roasting and pickling.

Climate
  • Climate Suitability
    Best in cool to mild South African seasons; suitable for winter rainfall areas and cooler highveld periods with irrigation.
  • Frost Tolerance
    Light frost tolerant
  • Heat Tolerance
    Moderate
  • Sun Type
    full sun to partial sun
  • Soil Texture
    Sandy loam to loam soil.
  • Drainage Requirement
    Well-drained
  • Preferred pH Range
    6.0-7.5 pH
  • Water Requirement
    Moderate
  • Irrigation Type
    Drip, Micro Irrigation, Sprinkler, Manual Watering
Propagation
  • Propagation Type
    Seed
  • Propagation Season
    Late summer to winter in warm areas; autumn to spring in cooler areas
  • Propagation Notes
    Direct sow; seed clusters may produce multiple seedlings and often require thinning.
  • Germination Days
    5-14 days
  • Days To Transplant
    - days
Planting
  • Planting Season
    Autumn to spring; avoid hottest months in very warm regions
  • Plant Spacing
    8-12 cm
  • Row Spacing
    25-35 cm
  • Container Suitable
    Yes
Companion Crop Notes
This list will be updated as new information is gathered. Please contact us if you have any information you feel needs to be added or updated.

Cabbage: Drumhead

Competitor Crop Notes
This list will be updated as new information is gathered. Please contact us if you have any information you feel needs to be added or updated.

Carrot: Chantenay Karoo

Pests & Diseases
  • Pest Types
    Aphids, leaf miners, cutworms, nematodes
  • Pest Control
    Use crop rotation, fine mesh where needed, weed control, monitoring and biological/low-toxicity controls.
  • Disease Types
    Leaf spot, damping-off, downy mildew, root rot
  • Disease Control
    Avoid waterlogging, rotate crops, use clean seed, improve airflow and remove infected residues.
Harvest
  • Days to Harvest from Seed
    55-75 days
  • Days to Harvest from Transplant
    - days
  • Harvest Season
    Mainly winter to spring; can be staggered in mild areas
  • Harvest Notes
    Harvest roots at desired size; young leaves may be picked sparingly.
Nutrition
  • Edible Parts
    Roots, leaves
  • Reference Food State
    Raw beetroot
  • Serving Size
    100 g
  • Nutrition Basis
    Per 100g raw edible portion unless noted
Calories (kcal)
43 kcal
Calories (kj)
180 kj
Total Carbohydrates
9.56 g
Protein
1.61 g
Total Fat
0.17 g
Dietary Fibre
2.8 g
Starch
0 g
Total Sugars
6.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
0 g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
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Trans Fat
0 g
Calcium
16 mg
Chromium
0 mcg
Copper
0.075 mg
Iron
0.8 mg
Iodine
0 mcg
Magnesium
23 mg
Manganese
0.329 mg
Molybdenum
0 mcg
Phosphorus
40 mg
Potassium
325 mg
Selenium
0.7 mcg
Sodium
78 mg
Zinc
0.35 mg
Vitamin A
2 mcg RE
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
0.031 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
0.04 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
0.334 mg NE
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
0.155 mg
Vitamin B6
0.067 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
0 mcg
Folate (Vitamin B9)
109 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
4.9 mg
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Vitamin E
0.04 mg alpha-tocopherol
Vitamin K
0.2 mcg

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