Beetroot
(Beta vulgaris)
- Type of vegetable : underground organs
- Optimum growth pH range: 6.7-7.5
- Optimal growth temperature range : 18-25°C
- Organic matter requirements : moderately demanding plant
- Rooting : medium (90 to 120 cm)
- Special requirements : high temperatures and long days promote flowering; growth and coloration slowed if the temperature is >25°C. Difficult in Mayotte.
- Seed characteristics
- Number of seeds per gram : 50 - 60
- Nursery : No
- Sowing depth : 10 - 15 mm
- Line spacing : 30 - 60 cm
- Interplant : 5 - 10 cm
- Notes :
- Seed germination time
10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C |
14 days | 9 d | 6 d | 5 d | 6 d |
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery | Field |
Pollination at commercial maturity |
- | 90-120 d | - |
- Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures | Relative humidity | Average shelf life |
0°C | 98-100% | 4 months |