Beetroot Detroit – Traditional Main Crop Variety

Beetroot Detroit – Traditional Main Crop Variety

Product Description

Overview

Beetroot Detroit is a traditional, time-tested variety introduced nearly a century ago. Still cherished by gardeners today, it’s an ideal choice for main crop sowing and successional planting. This heritage beet produces smooth, round roots with rich red flesh and a superbly sweet, earthy flavour.

Growth and Harvest

• Ready in 50–70 days from sowing, depending on conditions.

• Harvest when roots are between golf ball and tennis ball size for the best texture and taste.

• Baby beets can be picked early for tender, succulent roots.

• Twist off tops by hand to prevent “bleeding.”

• Beet greens are edible and can be cooked like spinach.

Performance and Qualities

Beetroot Detroit offers excellent keeping qualities, making it a reliable choice for storage and winter use. While the roots may vary slightly in size, each beet delivers deep red colour, smooth skin, and consistent sweetness.

This dependable heirloom has proven its worth over decades of cultivation — ideal for gardeners who value flavour, resilience, and yield.

Cultivation Tips for Beetroot Detroit

• Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.

• Protect young seedlings from birds.

• Perfect for successional sowing throughout the growing season.

• Store harvested roots in a cool, dry place to extend freshness.

Each packet contains approximately 195 seeds and includes detailed growing instructions on the reverse.
Immediate dispatch with UK P&P included.

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