Beta vulgaris
Beta vulgaris
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Detroit Dark Red Beet is a popular, all-purpose beet variety.
Its deep red, globe-shaped roots are tender and fine-grained.
Beets grow quickly and can be re-sown every two weeks until mid-summer. Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds on seed tape offer a mess-free solution for planting, ensuring your garden has uniformly spaced and healthy beets.
Detroit Dark Red Beet is a popular, all-purpose variety with tender, deep red, globe-shaped roots that can be harvested in as little as two weeks. Savor the sweet taste of success with Detroit Dark Red Beet Seed Tape!
Full Sun|Partial Shade
8-10 Days
60 Days
12 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
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+ Seeds
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: 4 x 6"
Prepare the soil for planting seed tape. Make shallow rows 1/2" deep and 12" apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the seed tape thoroughly, then cover with soil and water thoroughly again. Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure best germination.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: 12"
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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