- 60 days to harvest.
- Heirloom variety.
- Package contains 8 grams, approximately 440 Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds.
- Also found in our Family Survival Seed Pack and Preparedness Seed Bank.
- Germination: 7 to 10 days at 50 to 60 F. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep with 2 to 4 inches between plants and 18 to 24 inches between rows.
This popular beet has a round, smooth, blood-red root that is sweet and tender. Use Detroit Dark Red Beets fresh, or can them for later use; they are delicious either way. The greens are great for salads, and you can use them as you would spinach. This beet variety is also quite cold-hardy.
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