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Seed Savers Exchange Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Organic) Seed Savers Exchange
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Seed Savers Exchange Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Organic)

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SKU: 0910A
$3.15

Seed Savers Exchange Beet, Detroit Dark Red

Beta vulgaris

  • Organic
  • Very dark red color
  • Prolific
  • Stores well
  • 60-65 days
  • Packet of 100 Seeds

An historic variety introduced in 1892 by D.M. Ferry & Co. Original selections were made from Early Blood Turnip by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Nearly round blood-red 3" diameter roots. Great for canning and fresh eating. Prolific, good keeper. 60-65 days.

Learn To Grow It

This crop can be direct seeded into warm soil after the last spring frost. If you sow a section or row every two or three weeks, you can get a continuous crop.

 

These seeds can be broadcast evenly in sections of the garden to create a bed of tender leaves and thinned to 4 inches apart as they mature. Plant your seeds 1/4-3/4 in. deep.
 

These leaves can be harvested for fresh eating when they are 3-5 in. and for cooking as they mature.You should harvest the roots when they are 2-4 inches in diameter.

 

This crop prefers to grow in cool seasons, so gardeners in Zones 8 and warmer should plant this vegetable in the fall. The shade from taller plants can help keep this vegetable cool in sunny gardens and warm climates.