Beet Microgreens Plant
Beet microgreens (Beta vulgaris), moderate-growing annuals up to 2-3 inches, thrive in peat-based soil with partial shade, are edible, and offer folate for heart health, native to the Mediterranean.
Habit
Annual
Height
2-3 in
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Peat-based
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moist
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
18-24
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
None
Watering
Regular misting
Plant Weight
10-15g/tray
Flowering Time
10-16 days
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10-15g/tray
NPK ratio
None
life Span
10-21 days
Health Benefits
High in folate, supports heart health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 50% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
No fertilizer needed
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Damping-off, mold, leaf spot
Symptoms
Wilting seedlings, white or gray fuzzy growth on soil, small water-soaked spots turning dark on leaves
Organic Remedies
Improve air circulation, reduce watering, use sterile media, apply neem oil, remove affected plants