Beets 'Detroit' - Vegetable Seeds

Wholesome and beneficial! Bring the heart benefits and superb taste of Detroit Red Beets to your garden!

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Plant Bentley Seed Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten!  Treat the greens as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 175-185 Seeds Per Packet 
• Seeds/Oz: 1500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
• Sowing Method: Direct
• Heirloom Year: 1982 Heirloom