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beetroot 'Bettollo'

Beta vulgaris 'Bettollo'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Beta
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

Herbaceous perennial grown for its edible properties producing very sweet high quality red taproots and colourful green red-veined leaves.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamChalkSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly and repeat for succesion sowing. May be susceptible to bolting

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to cutworm

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years