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Beetroot (Chukandar)

How to grow sweet, earthy roots in pots

Beetroot (Chukandar) Mastery

15-20 min
Winter (Oct-Nov)
Difficulty: Easy

Growth Snapshot

Core care pillars at a glance

The Full Picture

Beetroot is a dual-purpose champion: you can eat the nutritious greens (beet greens) while waiting for the root to plump up. In Lucknow, sow them in October or November. If you sow too late (Feb), the heat will produce woody, colorless roots. They love the cool sunshine and loose soil.