Beta vulgaris
Beta vulgaris
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The deep, dark red, globe-shaped roots have crispy, sweet, and tender flesh.
First introduced by Ferry-Morse, this beet variety is ideal for home canning and pickling!
This organic variety is renowned for its nutrition-packed roots and short 60-day growth cycle.
Full Sun|Partial Shade
8 - 10 Days
60 Days
12"+
12 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Fill Weight (grams): 3
Flavor: Incredibly sweet taste for beets.
Preparation Ideas: Eat it fresh, can it, or even pickle it.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 100 - 150
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Root
Tolerance: Heat Tolerant|Humidity Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds in rows as early as the ground can be worked. After planting, press down covering with soil firmly. Beets perform best in full sun and well drained soil. When the tops are about 6" tall, pull the plants until the roots are 4" apart. Harvest beets when roots are 3" in diameter.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Plant your Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds roughly 4" apart in rows keeping rows approximately 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
The small, slender tops make delicious greens. Beets can be grown repeatedly during the season for a bountiful crop.
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