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How to Grow Beetroot (Chukandar) at Home in Pakistan

🌸 Quick Botanical Profile

  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

  • Family: Amaranthaceae

  • Pollination: Mostly self-pollinated

  • Flowering Habit: Biennial (flowers in the second year if not harvested)


📅 When to Plant in Pakistan

Region Spring Season Monsoon Season
Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan Feb – April July – August
KPK, Northern Areas March – May Not recommended (rain sensitivity)

 


🌿 Companion Planting

✅ Good Companions:

  • Lettuce

  • Onions

  • Cabbage

  • Garlic

❌ Avoid Planting Near:

  • Beans (may stunt growth)

  • Mustard (inhibits beet growth)


⏱️ Growth Timeline

Stage Days
Starting Day 1
Sprouting Day 5–10
Vegetative Day 25–40
Harvest Day 55–70

 


How-To by Growth Stage

Starting


Seedling

  • Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart after 2–3 weeks

  • Keep soil evenly moist

  • No transplanting needed for beets


Vegetative

  • Fertilize: Every 2–3 weeks

  • Use:

  • Watering: Deep watering every 2 days

  • Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds


Harvest

  • Time: 55–70 days after sowing

  • When to Harvest: When roots are 5–7 cm wide, and tops start bulging

  • How to Harvest: Gently pull or loosen with a hand tool

  • Storage: Remove tops and store roots in cool, dry place or refrigerator

  • Propagation: Let 1–2 plants bolt in the second year if seed saving


Scientific Variations – ApnaUgao Varieties

  • Botanical Type: Beta vulgaris var. conditiva

  • Your Listed Varieties:

    • Desi Chukandar – Traditional reddish-purple root

    • Detroit Dark Red – Globe-shaped, juicy, heirloom type

    • Aplastada de Egipto – Flattened shape, early maturing

    • Beteraba Cylindra – Long cylindrical roots, ideal for slicing

  • Types:

    • Heirloom: All listed

    • Open-Pollinated: Yes


✅ Benefits of Beetroot

  • Rich in iron, fiber, and antioxidants

  • Supports blood pressure, digestion, and detoxification

  • Delicious in salads, soups, pickles, or juices

  • The leaves are also edible and nutrient-dense!

Note: Health claims are for educational purposes, not medical advice.


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