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Botanical name: Beta vulgaris

Common Name: Beet root

Family: Amaranthaceae

Seed Rate Best Sowing


Conditions
March or April to
2 Kg/Acre
July

168,000 seeds per


acre Heavy clay soil
with pH of 6 to 7.5
84 seeds / gram

•Reduce the risk of obesity.


•Reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Humans.
Medicinal •Benefits for cancer treatment and protection against heart disease.
Importance

•Minerals (Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potasium,


Sodium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus and Calcium
Nutrients &
Vitamins •Vitamins (B9, C, B1, B2, and B6)

•Monogerm seeds (one seedling per seed)


Types
•Multigerm seeds (Multiseed;imgs per seed)

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