Beet
Beta lomatogona
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Basic Information
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Genus: beta
Plant ID (slug): beta-lomatogona
Numeric ID: 25750
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Beta lomatogona is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Western Asia and the Caucasus.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Sweetener Root- cooked[74]. The root is quite woody but it contains up to 30% sugar[74].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Beta lomatogona Beet
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