Detroit Dark Red Beet Seedlings
Certified Organic
Beta vulgaris
Rich in color and nutrients.
Detroit Dark Red Beets are spherical, medium-sized, deep red, and well-flavored: they set the standard for open-pollinated beets. If you want a terrific recipe for beets, look up the recipe for Scarlet Quinoa in Lorna Sass's book Recipe for an Ecological Kitchen; it combines grated raw beets with quinoa in a winning and delicious way!
$5.49
This item has sold out for pre-order. In-person shopping of seedlings is
available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY, 12404, beginning August 5th, 2024.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Succession sow starting 1-2 weeks before last frost. Beets prefer fertile, weed-free soil for formation of large roots. Thin young seedlings to one every two inches, then pull out every other beet to enjoy at the baby stage. Leave later sowings in ground for harvest through November, then pick and store in plastic bags in fridge, where they'll last in great shape for months.
| Days to Germination | 7 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 8 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 12 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 6 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |