Detroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris)
Detroit Dark Red heirloom beets are vegetables that hail from Ontario, Canada and still the one to beat for flavor and long-term storage. It's a delicious, soft, and smooth storage beet that's also good for canning. And when wide and larger, the dark red roots grow quickly and remain tender.
Botanical Name : Beta vulgaris
Common name : Detroit dark red beet
Size at maturity : 12"-15"
Days to maturity : 60-70 Days
Light requirement : Full dun
Planting time : All season
Sowing method : Direct Sow
Planting depth : 1/2"-1"
Plant spacing : 2-4"
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 1,200