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Beetroot
紅菜頭
(Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Cool Growing Season (September-March)
At least 4 hours of full sun a day
Moderate amount of water
Young plants do not require as much water as those close to maturity
However, their relatively shallow roots may need water a bit more frequently until they reach the moisture reserves deeper in the soil.
A containers that is 20cm (8in) in diameter and at least 20cm (8in) deep.
Space about 4 inches apart
Fun Facts
Beetroot grows best in fertile, well-drained soil. Prior to sowing, dig in a bucketful of well-rotted garden compost or other organic matter.
Small beets have a sweeter taste - shop for beets that smaller than a baseball.
Beets are also known as the blood turnip.
Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C.
Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance.
生長說明
香港冬季生長期 (9月至3月)
每日最少4小時日照，充足日照
澆水量: 適量
成長中的紅菜頭不像接近成熟的紅菜頭需要那樣多水份；然而，它們相對較淺的根可能需要更頻繁地澆水，直到它們到達土壤深處的水分儲備。
需要一個直徑為 20 厘米（8 英寸）且深度至少為 20 厘米（8 英寸）的容器。
將幼苗/種子間種1/4-1/2寸深，距離隔4寸
趣聞
紅菜頭在肥沃、排水良好的土壤中生長最好。播種前，挖一桶腐爛的花園堆肥或其他有機物
細小的紅菜頭味道更甜——所以最好購買比棒球小的紅菜頭
紅菜頭也被稱為血蘿蔔
紅菜頭富含必需營養素，是纖維、葉酸 (維生素 B9)、錳、鉀、鐵和維生素 C 的重要來源
紅菜頭和甜菜根汁具有許多健康益處，包括改善血液流動、降低血壓和提高運動能力
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