Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Detroit Dark Red Beet is a classic, fast-growing variety prized for its smooth, round roots and deep red color. Ideal for home gardens, it produces tender, flavorful roots suitable for fresh cooking or storage. This variety performs well in a range of soils and is easy to cultivate from seed.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Root vegetable

• Variety Name: Detroit Dark Red

• Growth Habit: Upright foliage with round, smooth roots

• Maturity: 55–65 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Cool-season crop; grows best in spring and fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: April–June

  • Zones 6–8: March–July

  • Zones 9–10: September–November

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart, rows 12–18 inches apart

• Uses: Fresh cooking, roasting, salads, and storage