'Detroit 2 Dark Red' Beetroot

Beetroot 'Detroit 2 Dark Red' (Beta vulgaris), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

'Detroit 2 Dark Red' beetroot is a premium variety prized for its perfectly round, 3-inch roots with sweet, flavorful, dark red flesh. It offers excellent quality for canning, pickling, or fresh consumption. The tender, edible leaves display shades of green and burgundy and can be harvested as a leafy green. Ideal for summer or fall planting, this reliable variety produces uniform, attractive roots.

Height: 20 to 25 cm
Spacing: 10 cm
Sowing: Direct sowing
Exposure: Full sun or partial sun / Partial shade
Quantity per packet: 200 seeds, untreated, non-GMO

Cultivation method:
Sow directly outdoors in loose, well-drained, sunny soil once all risk of frost has passed. Beets prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0; if your soil is acidic, adjust it as needed. Sow in rows 30 cm apart, about 1.2 cm deep, and keep the soil evenly moist until germination (14 to 21 days). Thin to 7-8 cm apart when the seedlings are 2-5 cm tall. Harvest the roots when they are well-colored and uniform; early harvesting encourages the development of the remaining roots.