Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds

Planting instructions:Plant 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 .

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"	60

Care: Keep beets free of weeds and water regularly to keep soil moist . Fertilize with vegetable food every four weeks.
Harvesting: When 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 Detroit beet 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.