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Detroit Dark Red - Organic Beet Seeds

SKU: VBT103
Open-Pollinated
Certified Organic
Heirloom
$4.50
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Detroit Dark Red debuted in 1892 and remains the benchmark beet—uniform, globe roots with rich color and classic earthy sweetness. Perfect for roasting, canning, and fresh grating; greens are delicious sautéed. Beets carry folate, potassium, and betalains. Direct sow in spring or late summer, thin for size, and eat the thinnings. If you grow just one beet for all purposes, Detroit Dark Red is the old reliable.

Plant seeds directly in the garden starting 2-4 weeks before average last spring frost. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-75 degrees. Don't plant to early or an extended cold spell may cause plants to bolt. Sow thickly, then thin plants to 2-3" apart. Beets are somewhat shade tolerant. Harvest greens when plants are 4-6" tall. For tender beet roots, harvest when they are still small; around 1.5". Can be planted again in mid-to-late summer for winter harvest & storage.

Scientific name: beta vulgaris
Days to maturity: 45-70
Seed depth: 1/2"
Days to sprout: 7-10
Plant spacing: 2-3"
Row spacing: 12-18"
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 8-10"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: yes

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Ellen B. (Dana Point, US)
Self-sufficiency

Self-sufficiency is now easier with seeds to grow food. Love it.

Thank you for your review, EL! We're so happy to hear that you love our Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds! They are a great choice for anyone looking to grow their own food and be more self-sufficient. Thank you for choosing our seeds and we hope you have a bountiful harvest!