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Organic Beet Seeds, Detroit Dark Red

Beta vulgaris
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The perfect all-purpose variety. Medium early variety. Dark red round roots that are sweet, tender and fine-grained throughout. Ideal for use fresh, canned, pickled and frozen. Tops are great for salads too! Beets grow quickly and can be re-sown every two weeks until mid-summer.

  • SKU: 140192
Growing Information Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
10 to 12 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
50 to 60 days
Key Features Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
  • Fill Weight (grams): 2.5
  • Approximate Seed Count: 120-130
  • Planting Method: Sow Direct
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
  • Flavor: Incredibly sweet taste for beets
  • Companion Planting: Plant near bush beans, cabbage, lettuce or kohlrabi but away from pole beans.
  • Preparation Ideas: Eat it fresh, can it, or even pickled.
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Sow seed directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. Plant in fertile well drained soil. Water adequately in dry weather.
  • Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
  • Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
  • Plant Spacing: 8 cm (3")
  • Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • To prevent beet bleeding, it is best to remove the skin after cooking.

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