Description
Beetroot ‘DetroIt Red’ is a popular variety with dark red roots to 7cm. Leaves are edible, raw or cooked. Leaves may be used as a spinach substitute. Can be grown for microgreens. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.
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Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Beetroot ‘DetroIt Red’ is a popular variety with dark red roots to 7cm. Leaves are edible, raw or cooked. Leaves may be used as a spinach substitute. Can be grown for microgreens. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.
| Best By | Dec-22 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 25 seeds |
| Lifecycle | biennial |
| Sowing Months | February; March; April; May; September; October; November |
| Method | soak seed overnight, sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 8mm |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 8cm |
| Harvest | 60 days |