Winter Sun Beet beet/chard
Beta vulgaris 'Winter Sun (Wintersonne) Beet'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Winter Sun Beet beet/chard (Beta vulgaris 'Winter Sun (Wintersonne) Beet') is a vegetable for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, so it fits easily in a pot. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Cherry Belle radish, Garlic, Basil, and Nasturtium.