Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs
Shiraz Tall Top beet
Beta vulgaris 'Shiraz Tall Top'
Shiraz Tall Top is an open-pollinated beet grown for both its round red roots and tall edible greens. In Southwest Washington, sow it in a vegetable bed during the cooler parts of spring or late summer, when steady moisture helps seedlings establish. The roots are listed at about 60 days from seed, though harvest timing depends on conditions. Give plants full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Thin direct-sown seedlings to 2–3 inches apart so roots have room to develop. In warmer weather, check the seedbed often so germinating seeds have the even moisture they need to establish.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- Not established
- Mature spread
- Not established
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- Not established
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
Grow this beet in a vegetable bed for its edible greens and round red roots. The tall leafy tops make the greens a useful part of the harvest.
Where to plant
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and enough room to thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart. Sow directly where the roots will grow.
Through the seasons
Harvest timing varies with growing conditions; roots are listed at about 60 days from seed. The leafy tops are edible too.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Cool spring and late-summer conditions provide useful sowing periods in Southwest Washington. Check moisture during warmer, drier weather, particularly while seeds germinate.
Soil, drainage & water
Use fertile, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture. Avoid leaving the seedbed waterlogged.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Direct sow seeds and thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and early growth.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Aphids
Yellowing leaves and sticky honeydew, sometimes followed by dark sooty mold.
Help your plant thrive
Avoid excessive nitrogen. Wash off small infestations with water or wipe affected leaves by hand.
Damping-off
Seeds fail to emerge, or young seedlings wilt and topple at the soil line.
Help your plant thrive
Sow in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially in cool weather.
Downy mildew
Pale yellow leaf spots with white to grayish growth beneath; damaged tissue may turn brown.
Help your plant thrive
Rotate crops, allow air circulation, and avoid overhead watering. Remove and discard affected foliage.
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