Year, sugar beet can only be planted once a year, according to the different regions, its suitable sowing period will be different. Northeast is mid to late April, Inner Mongolia is early April, Xinjiang is early April. Appropriate early sowing can extend the development period of the beet, helping to improve the sweetness of the beet.

Sugar beet growth cycle

Sugar beet is a biennial plant, so its growth cycle is two years. The seeds are sown in the first year and harvested in the second year. Depending on the nutrient composition, its reproductive period can be divided into four periods: the seedling period, the rapid leaf growth period, the tuberous root and sugar growth period, and the sugar accumulation period.

Methods and Steps for Growing Beets

1, Growing Environment

Beet grows well in most containers. It also has dark green leaves that are highly ornamental, so it can also be grown as a potted plant. It prefers a sunny spot, so it is suitable for propagation on a sunny side that does not interfere with its exposure to light.

2, Sowing

Beet seeds germinate very slowly. You can soak them in warm water for about four hours before sowing. When sowing beets, you need a relatively high temperature. You should never let them get cold, especially when planting in the cold north. This is something you need to pay special attention to.