Beet Heirloom Detroit Dark Red

$3.19


Item # 4394 · New arrival

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

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 2 weeks until mid-summer.

Sku: 140192

Product Weight: 4.5 grams / approximately 225-240 seeds

GROWING INFORMATION


Days to
Germination:

10 to 12 days


Days to
Maturity:

50 to 60 days

KEY FEATURES

Flavor: Incredibly sweet taste for beets

Preparation Ideas: Eat it fresh, can it, or even pickled.

Seed Type: Heirloom

Plant Type: Vegetable

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

INSTRUCTIONS

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")

Plantling Spacing: 8 cm (3")

Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")