Beetroot-Dark Red Detroit

Dark Red Detroit is the most popular, old standard, all-purpose red beet(or Beta Vulargis); uniform and smooth, blood red flesh that is sweet and tasty. 14" tops make good greens. An Heirloom variety that was introduced 1892. An early variety, Detroit Dark Red beets store well and are also good for canning and freezing. The dark-green leaves striped with red are wonderful braised or in salads.

Latin Name: Beta Vulargis

Planting Guidance: Beets do best in a minimum size of 2 quarts and a depth of 8 inches. The plants can be harvested when the roots have grown to 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter, anywhere from 50 to 80 days after germination. Plant new beets in three-week intervals for a continuous harvest.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 45-55 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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