Sea beet
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3Will it grow where I live?
Sea beet is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 1.1 m
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 8
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Sea beet: how big does it get?
Sea beet (Beta vulgaris maritima) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 1.1 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Sea beet: what site does it need?
Sea beet tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Sea beet: is it hardy?
Sea beet is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Sea beet: will it grow in Central Europe?
Sea beet is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Sea beet: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Sea beet. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Sea beet: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 3/10.
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