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Golden Detroit Beet Seeds
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1 Gram Packet: approx seed count=100
The Golden Detroit beet has round orange roots with a sweet taste at any size. The roots store well and turn a golden yellow when cooked. The slow bolting Golden Detroit is perfect to the everyday gardener.
The Golden Detroit beet has round orange roots with a sweet taste at any size. The roots store well and turn a golden yellow when cooked. The slow bolting Golden Detroit is perfect to the everyday gardener.
- Beta vulgaris
- 85% Germination rate
- 55 days from plant until harvest
- 99% Pure
- Country of Origin: USA
Planting instructions:Plant Golden Detroit beets very early in the spring in a sunny , well drained location as soon as the ground may be cultivated and enriched with organic material. Press soil firmly over seeds. Sow seeds sparingly and repeat every three weeks as long as the weather is cool .
Care: Keep free of weeds and water regularly to keep soil moist . Fertilize with vegetable food every four weeks.
Harvesting: When Golden Detroit beets are about 2" in size pull the entire plant. Smaller plants can be harvested as part of the thinning process.
Nutritional Value: A rich source of Iron, Calcium, and Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, and Niacin.
Collecting Seed: Biennial plant that produces a seed stalk the second year. Selected roots need to be kept cool and moist. Protect first year Golden Detroit root from winter freezing by burying in sand or leaving it in ground covered with heavy mulch. Seed heads form after summer growth. When seeds have matured and partially dried on the seed stalk, gather the seed before it falls to the ground. Complete the drying process at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry area.
More Information:Wikipedia-Beets| Planting Depth | Seed Spacing | Row Spacing | Germination Temperature | Germination Time in Days | Average Planting Dates | Seeds per foot row | Spacing after Thinning | Days to maturity |
| 1/2-3/4" | 1-2" | 14-28" | 40-85 | 10-20 | 3/20-6/15 | 12 | 2-3" | 55 |
Harvesting: When Golden Detroit beets are about 2" in size pull the entire plant. Smaller plants can be harvested as part of the thinning process.
Nutritional Value: A rich source of Iron, Calcium, and Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, and Niacin.
Collecting Seed: Biennial plant that produces a seed stalk the second year. Selected roots need to be kept cool and moist. Protect first year Golden Detroit root from winter freezing by burying in sand or leaving it in ground covered with heavy mulch. Seed heads form after summer growth. When seeds have matured and partially dried on the seed stalk, gather the seed before it falls to the ground. Complete the drying process at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry area.
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