Heirloom Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds

Packet +/- 239 seeds

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$1.49

1/4 Pound

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$5.95

1 Pound

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Quick Overview

HEIRLOOM: "Detroit Dark Red," the perfectly round beet has been a favorite since 1892. Luscious greens.

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Details

SKU	1BEETG
Common Name	Beet
Botanical Name	Beta vulgaris
Light Requirements	Full Sun
How to Grow	Direct Sow
Planting Depth	1/2 inch
Planting Time	Cool Season
Seed Spacing	1 inch
Row Spacing	12-18 inches
Space After Thinning	2-3 inches
Days to Germination	10-20
Days to Harvest	55-60
Ways to Grow	Small Gardens
In the Kitchen	Pickling, Roasting
Is It Heirloom?	Yes
Ships As	Seed

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Description

"Detroit Dark Red" is the heirloom with perfectly round beets. These smooth, sweet beets are an heirloom storage variety, a favorite since 1892. Luscious greens are great for salads and braising.

When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Repeat at 3 week intervals until late summer. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Great in containers and sunny flower beds. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist, weed free, and apply vegetable food every 4 weeks.
Harvesting: Pull individual plants when roots are about 2"/5 cm. across.

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