Detroit Dark Red Beet

Deep red, globe-shaped roots with sweet, earthy flavor.

The tried-and-true garden beet. Detroit Dark Red has been around for generations because it simply delivers: smooth, round roots with that deep, ruby color and earthy-sweet flavor that makes beets unforgettable. An excellent all-purpose beet that’s as good roasted as it is pickled.

• Days to Maturity: 55–60
• Root Size: 2–3 in. diameter
• Type: Globe beet
• Highlights: Uniform size, tender greens, good for canning
• Best For: slicing fresh into salads, roasting for a caramelized sweetness, canning and pickling for pantry staples, and growing for reliable leafy beet greens.

Old faithful of beets—smooth, round roots with deep ruby flesh and tender tops. Reliable in both spring and fall.

• 1/4 oz - approximately 375 seed
• 1/2 oz - approximately 750 seed
• 1 oz - approximately 1500 seed
• 2 oz - approximately 3000 seed
• 4 oz - approximately 6000 seed
• 8 oz - approximately 12000 seed