1 200 Detroit Dark Red Beet Heirloom Vegetable Seeds

Detroit Dark Red is a classic red beet variety introduced in 1892 by Detroit's D.M. Ferry Seed Company. Also known as beet seed, Detroit beets seeds for planting, Dark Red Detroit beet, Red beet, Table beet, Garden beet, Beetroot, blood turnip. These seeds produce uniform 2-3 inch globe roots with deep burgundy flesh and juice, prized for a sweet, traditional beet flavor. As cool-weather beets seeds for planting outdoors, direct sow outdoors 4-5 weeks before the final spring frost or 4-5 weeks before the first autumn frost-ideal for beet seeds for planting in fall, too. Plant beet root seeds for planting 1/2 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart, then thin to 3-4 inches; keep 12 inches between rows. Expect 5-14 days to germination at 55-70 °F in loose, sandy to loamy, well-drained soil (pH 6.0-7.0) with full sun to partial shade. Soak seed 24 hours if desired, and sow every 2-3 weeks for steady harvests. Plants form a rooted and leafy upright habit, reaching 8-12 inches tall, and are grown as an annual in zones 2-11 (biennial in zones 6-11). Water to keep soil moist and add a top layer of mulch to cool roots and retain moisture. Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen to prevent small roots with excessive tops. Harvest in about 55-60 days from sowing, or when roots show about 1 inch in diameter above the soil; they stay tender up to 3-4 inches. In compacted beds, loosen soil with a garden fork before pulling fresh beet roots. Detroit Dark Red is also known as beetroot and blood turnip, and it's a dependable choice for pickling, canning, blanching and freezing. Pick greens at 2-3 inches tall for salads, or saute larger leaves like swiss chard. A long-keeper beetroot for root cellars, it's a smart vegetable seed for a home garden alongside vegetable plants & seeds, gardening seeds, and beet seeds for planting home garden.