Spanish Name
Remolacha
Scientific Name
Beta vulgaris
Category
Vegetables
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
RootStemsLeaves
Recipes
Growth Type
Root
Usage
NutritionalMedicinalVegetableAnimal Forage
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Roots: Raw in salads, juices or smoothies, cooked, boiled, roasted, steamed, pickled or fermented. Leaves: raw in salads, sautéed like spinach or added to soups.
Nutritional Info
Rich in carbs, fiber, folate, potassium, betalains
Medicinal Uses
Lowers blood pressure, boosts endurance, supports liver & antioxidant health
Planting Distance
7–10 cm in-row, 25–30 cm between rows
Harvest Time
Roots: 50–100 days; leaves from ~30 days
