Beet, Detroit Red (Beta vulgaris) - 200 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Beet, Detroit Red (Beta vulgaris) - 200 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Beet, Detroit Red (Beta vulgaris) - 200 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Beet, Detroit Red (Beta vulgaris) - 200 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
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Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris) - 200 Seeds

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Grow the quintessential, all-purpose beet with our Detroit Dark Red seeds. This treasured heirloom has been a garden staple for over a century, beloved for its reliability, high yields, and perfectly round, deep red roots. The flavor is exactly what you expect from a classic beet: earthy, sweet, and delicious. It is an outstanding choice for canning and pickling, but is equally wonderful when roasted, boiled, or grated raw into salads. The nutritious leafy green tops are also excellent when cooked.

⭐ What you'll love

  • A classic, all-purpose beet with a deep red color and rich, earthy-sweet flavor.
  • A dependable and high-yielding variety, perfect for a large harvest.
  • A dual-purpose vegetable—enjoy both the sweet root and the nutritious greens.
  • An excellent choice for canning and pickling, as well as roasting and salads.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Detroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Biennial, grown as an annual.
  • Height: 8-12 inch tops
  • Days to Maturity: 55-65 days
  • USDA Zone: 2-11
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: Direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop.
  • Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
  • Spacing: Space seeds 2 inches apart in rows, and later thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-draining soil.
  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for the best root development.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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