{"product_id":"beet-detroit-dark-red-seeds","title":"Beet Detroit Dark Red Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDetroit Dark Red is the gold-standard heirloom beet, an all-purpose classic trusted by American gardeners since the late 1800s. These beet seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) produce smooth, round, deep-red roots with sweet, uniformly colored flesh and healthy green-and-red tops. Dependable and adaptable, it is the beet by which others are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gardeners of every level who want a reliable, versatile beet for fresh eating, canning, pickling, and cooking greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer for fall. Sow 1\/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots are ready in about 55–60 days. Pull when 2–3 inches across for the sweetest, most tender beets; they hold well in the ground and store nicely in a cool spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, deep-red, and smooth, Detroit Dark Red is excellent roasted, boiled, pickled, or canned, and the tops cook up like chard. Its all-around reliability makes it the go-to beet for the home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Detroit Dark Red good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is one of the most dependable, widely adapted heirloom beets and a great first beet to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many seeds are in a packet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing comes in several pack sizes, so choose the size that fits how much you want to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The young tops are tender and tasty cooked like chard or spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/beet\"\u003eHow to Grow Detroit Dark Red Beets From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45317233901775,"sku":"ORIVBD_09_07","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":45317233934543,"sku":"ORIVBD_09_08","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Beet-Detroit-Dark-Red-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266940637.png?v=1783463323","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/beet-detroit-dark-red-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}