The market gardeners classic standard. Quick growing and uniformed round 3" diameter and taste. One of the most popular beets of our time. It's a versatile beet which is excellent for canning and salads, and its 14-inch tops are great as greens. This heirloom beet was introduced in 1892 by D.M. Ferry & Company. It was originally selected by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario Canada from the Early blood Turnip Beet.
Beet, Detroit Dark Red
- Deep dark red color
- Prolific grower
- 60-65 days
- 100 Seeds/Packet
Planting - How To Grow Detroit Dark Red Beet
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Sow seeds outdoors 1/2" deep in spring
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Sow 2" apart
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Thin 4" to 6" apart
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Rows 20"-24" apart
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Keep seeds moist however avoid over saturating seeds
Harvesting - How To Harvest Detroit Dark Red Beet
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Plan harvest in early morning or in the evening.
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Cut baby leave tops about 35 days after planting for edible leaves.
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About 55 days after planting, pull roots from soil.
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For seed, allow beets to develop seed spikes.
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Allow seed spikes to dry and then place into paper bag by rubbing seed spikes between hands until seeds are removed.
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Allow seeds to dry 2 weeks in bag.
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Place in cool dry storage
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