Beet · cool season
Detroit Dark Red
Detroit Dark Red Beets: Classic Flavor and Reliable Harvest Indulge in the classic flavor and reliable harvest of Detroit Dark Red Beets (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red'). These annual beets are cherished for their deep red color, sweet taste, and versatility in various culinary applications.…
Days to harvest
60
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
1-4"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)
When to plant
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Sow outsideFrom 2 weeks before to your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 11 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
- Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
- For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.