Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds Organic

Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds offer a classic heirloom flavor with reliable performance. The roots are smooth, round, and deep red, delivering an earthy, slightly sweet taste that suits roasting, pickling, or adding to stews. The tender greens, striped with red, are versatile for sautéing or tossing into salads. This variety grows in full sun with well-draining soil and a quick cycle that supports spring and fall plantings. Bolting resistance helps maintain steady yields in variable conditions.

It is a fine mid-season heirloom with a rich, dark-red interior and a uniform 3" diameter. An early variety, Detroit Dark Red beets store well and are also good for canning and freezing. The dark-green leaves, striped with red, are wonderful braised or in salads. One beet has about 35 calories and is high in folic acid.

📋 Product summary:

• Beet variety: Detroit Dark Red, Beta vulgaris (Crassa group), biennial heirloom.
• Mid-season with uniform 3" diameter and rich, dark-red interior.
• Early variety that stores well and is suitable for canning and freezing.
• Leaves are dark-green striped with red; great braised or in salads.
• Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil; bolting resistance supports steady yields.
• Germination in 5–10 days; soil temperature 50–85°F; planting depth 1/2 inch; spacing after thinning 2–4 inches; height at maturity 2–4 inches; days to maturity 59–70.
• One beet has about 35 calories and is high in folic acid.
• Approx Seeds per Pack: 200 seeds (11,322 per 1/4 lb bulk).