Beet 'Detroit Dark Red' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0029
Unbeatable beets: dark red, extremely sweet flesh.
The most popular, old standard, all-purpose beet from 1892. These perfectly round 3" beets have striking deep red flesh that's incredibly sweet and tasty. Baby beets make excellent eating, and harvesting them helps promote the growth of the remaining beets. Ideal for fresh eating, boiling, pickling, canning, baking, and freezing.
| Botanical Name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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