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Beetroot

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Beetroot Ruby Red / Chukandar (Beta vulgaris)
Rich & Earthy Root: Produces smooth, round, deep ruby-red roots with sweet, tender flesh and no woody rings. Packed with iron, folate, and antioxidants—ideal for fresh salads, healthy juices, raita, roasted dishes, and halwa.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Exceptionally suited for terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 10–12 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Beta vulgaris
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from August to November (main winter crop in India); also sown February to March in cooler regions.
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	6 to 10 days
Maturity / First Harvest	55 to 70 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires light, loose, well-draining sandy-loam soil free of rocks or hard clumps for smooth, round root growth. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost/vermicompost in equal proportions. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Direct sow seeds into final containers or garden beds 1 cm ( $\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Space seeds 3 to 4 inches apart in rows spaced 8–10 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. Soaking seeds in warm water for 4–6 hours prior to sowing improves germination.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Uneven watering causes root cracking, while overwatering leads to root rot.
Spacing & Care: Each beetroot "seed ball" contains multiple seeds, so thin young seedlings to 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) apart once they reach 2 inches in height. Keep soil loose and mound soil lightly over developing root tops to protect them from heat. Feed with potassium and phosphorus-rich organic manure every 3 weeks (avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent lush leaves with small roots). Spray neem oil solution to protect against leaf miners.

Nutrient-Dense Home Harvest: Delivers fresh, chemical-free, sweet beetroots packed with essential vitamins and natural color.
Dual Harvest Value: Harvest tender beetroot leaves (beet greens) early for salads and stir-fries while the roots develop underneath.
Shallow Container Friendly: Perfect for urban balcony gardeners using standard shallow grow bags, pots, and rectangular planters.