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Detroit Dark Red is the standard all-purpose heirloom beet. It is the most popular beet variety for home gardens. Detroit Dark Red has blood-red flesh that is very sweet and tasty. Very prolific and good keeper.
Specifications:
- 2.5 - 3 in. Dia. Roots
- Spring Planting Dates: Feb - April
- Fall Planting Dates: August - September
- Distance Between Rows: 1.5 - 2 ft.
- Distance Between Plants: 2 - 4 in.
- Depth to Plant: 1.5 in.
- Days to Maturity: 55 - 70 days
- Avg Length of Harvest: 30 days
Photo Credit: Robin Simmons