Sugarbeet
Beta vulgaris var. saccharifera
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It is a variety of beetroot. It is normally grown over 2 years. It has pale coloured, sweet roots.
Probably all Beta are one species and 2 main forms - Cicla - for leaves, and Contiva - for roots. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bangladesh, Belgium, Central Asia, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Macedonia, North America, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Serbia, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Barbabietola da zucchero, Betarraga azucarera, Betterave sucriere, Satou daikon, Tang tian cai, Zuckarrube