Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Beta

Species:

Beta vulgaris subsp. adanensis

USDA Symbol:

BEAD

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean regions with variable soil types

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Direct sow after last frost. Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI