Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red'
Beet
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Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Description
Early, very dark red and extremely sweet, up to 3" across. Good fresh, canned or frozen. Classic variety. We searched the world to find the best organic seed - Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds. Certified Organic Seed
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Blooming
Blooms inconspicuous green flowers. Plants grown in hot, dry conditions, flower most rapidly.
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Growth
Beets are cool-season annuals, quick to mature. Does best with temperatures between 60 to 65°F (18°C). Grow plants in raised beds.
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow seeds in spring, 2 weeks before the last frost date in your area. In areas with cool summers, it is possible to sow seeds every 3 weeks for continual harvest. Where summers are warm, sow once in spring and then again fall, so that the roots are allowed to mature during cool weather.Before planting, work in 1-2" layer of compost into the soil. Space seeds 1" apart in rows 15" apart.
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Pest
Keep an eye out for aphids, leaf miners, and flea beetles that like to attaack beet leaves. Prevent damage by protecting plants with floating row covers. Nematodes are known to attack the roots causing deformation. Rotate beet plants to keep away from nematodes,
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Interesting facts
Beet seeds are actually dried fruits. You may see more than one seedling sprout from a single location.
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in loose, friable, fertile soil that is well-draining. Prefers neutral pH as well. Add lime to raise the pH or sulfur to lower the pH of your soil if necessary. Water regularly. Enhance soil water retention by mulching with 1-2" layer or organic material.
