Reddening of beet leaves indicates serious problems with the plant.
Moreover, future harvests may also be at risk if measures are not taken.
Let's figure out what exactly causes beet leaves to turn red and how to save the crop from destruction.
Why do beet leaves turn red?
Firstly, beet leaves are an indicator of soil acidity. Therefore, if the plant leaves turn red, the plant is most likely growing in acidic soil.
The ideal soil for beets is loose soil with a neutral reaction, otherwise the roots will be small.
You can neutralize increased acidity by scattering chalk, dolomite flour or wood ash on the beds.
Also, the leaves turn red when there is a lack of nutrients. When the roots begin to form, the plant needs sodium and potassium.
In order to provide beets with the necessary elements, they are fertilized with potassium salt or potassium chloride. To compensate for the lack of mineral fertilizers, an infusion of wood ash is used.
Earlier we wrote about why pear tree leaves turn red.
