Beet Detroit Dark Red Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Root Favorite
- Imported
$1.95
SKU: GS-9508-BEE-DEF
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Detroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris) is the gold standard of heirloom beets, famous for its smooth, perfectly globe-shaped roots and rich, dark crimson flesh. Developed in Ontario, Canada in 1892, this classic variety delivers an exceptionally sweet, earthy flavor with a tender, non-woody texture. Offering a dual harvest of sweet, nutrient-dense roots and tender green tops with striking red stems, it is a top choice for fresh roasting, boiling, canning, pickling, or long-term winter storage.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Detroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Root Vegetable / Greens (Biennial grown as Annual)
- Color: Deep blood-red skin, dark crimson interior flesh; green leaves with red stems
- Plant Characteristics: Uniform globe-shaped roots, fine taproot, smooth non-woody texture, upright tops
- Suitable Space: Garden beds, raised beds, vegetable rows, deep patio containers
- Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors mid-April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow again late July to August for a late fall harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture for tender, sweet root development)
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