{"product_id":"detroit-dark-red-beet-heirloom-seeds","title":"Detroit Dark Red Beet, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetroit Dark Red Beet, Heirloom Seeds — The Classic Mid-Season Beet for Canning, Freezing, and Fresh Eating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetroit Dark Red (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is the standard by which all other beets are measured — a fine mid-season variety with a rich, dark-red interior and uniform 3-inch globe shape that has been the backbone of American beet gardens for generations. Early, reliable, and versatile, Detroit Dark Red stores well and is equally suited to canning, freezing, and fresh eating. The dark green leaves striped with red are wonderful braised or added to salads — a genuine dual-purpose vegetable. 59–70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Detroit Dark Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic American heirloom beet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard for flavor, color, and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich dark-red interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform 3-inch globe shape, beautiful and consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for canning and freezing\u003c\/strong\u003e — stores well, versatile in the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark green leaves striped with red\u003c\/strong\u003e — wonderful braised or in salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly and reliable\u003c\/strong\u003e — a backbone variety for home and market gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 2–3 inches apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 3–4 inches. Full sun to part shade. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest at 59–70 days when roots reach 2–3 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59–70 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniform 3-inch globe, dark red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g \/ 200+ seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants per sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"3 g \/ ~200+ Seeds","offer_id":41712387817606,"sku":"85-320-2025","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610558896_gj9z.jpg?v=1770128823","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/detroit-dark-red-beet-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}