Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

green-and-red tops. Dependable and adaptable, it is the beet by which others are measured. Who it's for Perfect for gardeners of every level who want a reliable, versatile beet for fresh eating, canning, pickling, and cooking greens. How & when to plant Direct sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer for fall. Sow 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10. Harvest Roots are ready in about 55–60 days. Pull when 2–3 inches across for the sweetest, most tender beets; they hold well in the ground and store nicely in a cool spot. Benefits & uses Sweet, deep-red, and smooth, Detroit Dark Red is excellent roasted, boiled, pickled, or canned, and the tops cook up like chard. Its all-around reliability makes it the go-to beet for the home kitchen. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Detroit Dark Red Beets From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.