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Beet Seed Tape, Detroit Dark Red
Beta vulgaris
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Detroit Dark Red is the perfect all-purpose beet variety. This medium-early variety produces round, dark red roots. These beets are very enjoyable, growing tender and fine-grained throughout. Ideal for use fresh, canned, pickled and frozen. Tops are great for salads too!
Please Note: Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure best germination.
- SKU: 139825
- Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
10 to 12 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
50 to 60 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
- Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
- Approximate Seed Count: 100+
- Characteristics: uniform shape | slow to bolt| preserving variety | high yielder | long keeper
- Planting Method: Sow Direct
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Resistance: downy mildew resistant|Cercospora Leaf Spot resistant
- Tolerance: light frost tolerant|heat tolerant|tolerates heavy soils
- Companion Planting: Plant near brassicas, bush beans, cabbage, garlic, lettuce, onions, or kohlrabi but away from pole beans. Onions protect beets against borers and cutworms.
- Flavor: Wonderful earthy flavor
- Preparation Ideas: A great pickling variety
Instructions
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Growing Instructions:
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Plant Spacing: 8 cm (3")
- Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Beets are a cool season crop and seeds can be sown directly in the garden in early Spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 10-29°C (50-84°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions.
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Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Seeds not germinating? Beet seeds usually won’t germinate if the soil is too hot.
- You can begin harvesting beets at any time. Tiny beets can be eaten as microgreens. Golf ball-sized beets are more tender, or full-size beets are great for turning into pickled beets.
- Beets grow quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid July for a continuous supply of beets.
- Beet thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
- To prevent beet bleeding, it is best to remove the skin after cooking.
- The skin on beets is easiest removed after beets are roasted, steamed or boiled. Once cool enough to handle, the skin is easily removed with a paper towel.
- Beets become woody when left too long in-ground.
- Beets should be harvested before a hard frost.
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