Beta, Beet, Detroit Dark Red, 4g
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Beta vulgaris
Matures In: 60 days
Plump, dark roots with sweet, juicy flesh are perfect for canning, pickling, freezing and fresh use. Pick early for delicious baby beets. Tasty tops can be cooked or eaten raw in salads. Easy to grow.
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Details
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/2″ (13mm)
Plant Space: 4″ (10cm)
Row Space: 18″ (46cm)
Sprouts In: 6-12 days
Start beets outdoors in loose, well-drained soil in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or up to six weeks before fall frost. Beets prefer a cool climate and can tolerate mild frost.
Plant every two to three weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist for best growth, easy harvest and sweetest flavor.
More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Beet |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Spring, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Spacing in Row | 4" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Germination | 6-12 days |
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |