Detroit Dark Red Beet is a reliable, open-pollinated heirloom variety valued for its deep red color, smooth skin, and sweet, tender flesh. This pack contains 500 non-GMO seeds, suitable for home gardens of all sizes. Roots typically reach 3 to 4 inches in diameter and are well suited for fresh eating, pickling, and storage.
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500 seeds per pack - a practical quantity for successive sowings throughout the season
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Heirloom, non-GMO - open-pollinated Detroit Dark Red, a variety with a long track record in American home gardens
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Dual-purpose plant - both the roots and young greens are edible
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Adaptable - grows well in raised beds, traditional rows, and large containers
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Good storage quality - roots hold up well for canning, pickling, and cold storage
Growing Tips
- Sow seeds directly in the garden 2 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date, or again in late summer for a fall harvest
- Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart
- Thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart once they reach 2 inches tall to allow roots to develop fully
- Beets prefer loose, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0
- Consistent moisture helps prevent woody or cracked roots - water regularly during dry spells
- Roots are ready to harvest when they reach 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter, usually 55 to 70 days from planting
