Roots and bulbs · Moderate
Beet
Beta vulgaris
Deep growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- moderate
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Beta vulgaris
The species Beta vulgaris is thought to come from Mesopotamia; the beet derives from sea beet, which grows wild on European coasts. Eating its root seems to have started on the plain stretching from Germany to Russia.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Beet, red, raw
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Source of potassium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Each “seed” is a cluster that produces several plants: thin them out.
- Deep, loose growing medium.
- The young leaves are eaten in salads.
- Harvest at 5 to 8 cm in diameter for tender beets.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Apr., May, June |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Hydroponic beet: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Hydroponic beet: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Beet: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Deep growing medium.
Beet: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: April, May, and June. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks