Question

why it is beetroot plant called a long day plant

Answer 1

This is called as photoperiodism. Based on the time of exposure of plants to ... *Long day plants : Spinach, Radish, Lettuce, Sugar beet etc. *Day-neutral plants

Answer 2

Beet roots are called long day plant because it needs more sunlight to bloom in comparison to other plants.

A term called photoperiodism refers to the reactions and responses shown by plants based upon how much light they receive. Similarly, beet roots need more light energy to grow and bloom.