Description
| Seeds | 2 grams (140 seeds) $2.25, 6 grams (425 seeds) $4.99 |
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Detroit Dark Red
Heritage: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada + Detroit, Michigan USA
Originally selected and developed from blood turnips by farmer Reeves in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada in the early 1870’s, it became the standard for all red beets to follow. Further selective grow-outs were done by the Detroit seedhouse of D.M.Ferry & Co in the early 1890’s, where it was re-named “Detroit Dark Red”.
Tasty tops are a glossy dark green tinged with red, growing to 15” (37cm) tall. The perfect 3″ (7cm) globe shaped roots are solid and dark maroon red in colour. Sweet and earthly – the perfect choice for pickling, canning, roasting, and eating fresh. Tender tops are also tasty fresh or sautéed, holding well in summer heat. Prolific producer, and easy to grow with strong tops for harvesting. Thank-you farmer Reeves! Matures in 55-60 days. (70 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Bodacious Beets! When the soil has slightly warmed sow seeds ½” (1cm) deep. Space them 1” (2.5cm) apart if planting solely for use of their greens, and 3” (7.5cm) apart if your preference is for use of the root. Beets enjoy a location providing full sun, and well drained soil. Adapted to growing in cooler conditions, they excel in spring and late summer when the days are warm, and the nights cool. The most suitable companion plants for Beets are: bush beans, onions, and lettuce. Beware: pole beans and beets do not get along! Beets usually germinate within 5-10 days (55-80ºF/13-27ºC).
